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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic ZS70

 LZ30 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic LZ30

 ZS70 LZ30 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2013Newer by 52 months
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS70

 LZ30 ZS70 
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and ZS70 is 66 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography information
32
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
54
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (552g)
76
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography factors
47
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
good battery power (380 shots)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has tracking focus
great battery power (380 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
56
good battery power (380 shots)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (552 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
79
great battery power (380 per charge)
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
45
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
good battery power (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
62
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
22
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than others (552g)
74
rather wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
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