Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Successor is Panasonic LZ40
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Introduced April 2017
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
- Updated by Panasonic ZS80
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LZ30 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LZ30 was introduced 5 years before the ZS70 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the LZ30 scores vs the ZS70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic ZS70
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic LZ30
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Introduced | April 2017 | January 2013 | Newer by 52 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS70
LZ30 | ZS70 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 offers outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LZ30 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the LZ30 versus the ZS70.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and ZS70 is 66 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and ZS70.
To sum up, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to render more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged LZ30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 3888 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 49 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | 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 range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 5.60 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | 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 exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552 grams (1.22 pounds) | 322 grams (0.71 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 380 pictures |
Type of battery | 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $230 | $450 |