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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax RZ10

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Pentax Optio RZ10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax RZ10 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
  • Released January 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
Pentax RZ10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 97 x 61 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax RZ10 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax RZ10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the RZ10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was revealed 18 months after the RZ10 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick view of how the LZ30 matches up versus the RZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Pentax RZ10

 LZ30 RZ10 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011Newer by 18 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax RZ10 over the Panasonic LZ30

 RZ10 LZ30 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax RZ10

 LZ30 RZ10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax RZ10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 has external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax RZ10 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax RZ10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the LZ30 compared to the RZ10.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax RZ10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and RZ10 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax RZ10 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax RZ10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The image below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and RZ10.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to offer greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent LZ30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax RZ10 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax RZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography info
Pentax RZ10 Portrait photography info
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
has manual focus
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography highlights
Pentax RZ10 Street photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others in class (552 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
Sports photography with Pentax RZ10
47
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (178 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
Travel photography with Pentax RZ10
56
better than average battery life (380 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (875mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (552g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
weather proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (178 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography info
Pentax RZ10 Landscape photography info
45
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
43
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery (178 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging features
Pentax RZ10 Vlogging features
22
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (552 grams)
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax RZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax RZ10
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Pentax Optio RZ10
General Information
Make Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Pentax Optio RZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552g (1.22 lbs) 178g (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 97 x 61 x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 images 178 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $230 $200