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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • New Model is Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS50
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS60 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the LZ30 scores vs the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic ZS60

 LZ30 ZS60 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic LZ30

 ZS60 LZ30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016January 2013Newer by 36 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS60

 LZ30 ZS60 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 offers external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has dimensions of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the LZ30 compared to the ZS60.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and ZS60 is 66 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and ZS60.

As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS60 to give greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged LZ30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography features
32
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
manual focus
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Street photography features
43
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
71
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others (282g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
has tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography features
56
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (552g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
74
lighter than others (282g)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS60 Landscape photography info
45
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
59
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS60
22
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (552 grams)
35
rather wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (282 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ80
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2016-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 49
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552g (1.22 pounds) 282g (0.62 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 37
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 109
Other
Battery life 380 photos 320 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $230 $248