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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax X70

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Pentax X70 front
Portability
71
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax X70 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ40
Pentax X70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 50 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-624mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 410g - 110 x 83 x 90mm
  • Released March 2009
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax X70 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was brought out 3 years later than the X70 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LZ30 scores versus the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Pentax X70

 LZ30 X70 
ReleasedJanuary 2013March 2009Fresher by 47 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax X70 over the Panasonic LZ30

 X70 LZ30 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax X70

 LZ30 X70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax X70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Pentax X70 has specifications of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") having a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the LZ30 and the X70.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax X70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and X70 is 66 and 71 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax X70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax X70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and X70.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic LZ30 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher LZ30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax X70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax X70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax X70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
Portrait photography with Pentax X70
32
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
29
has manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
Street photography with Pentax X70
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has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (552g)
46
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography details
Pentax X70 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (26-624mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
Travel photography with Pentax X70
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great battery power (380 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (552 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
great zoom (624mm)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography info
Pentax X70 Landscape photography info
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery power (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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has manual focus
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
Vlogging with Pentax X70
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fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (552 grams)
24
pretty wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax X70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax X70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Pentax X70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Pentax
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Pentax X70
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 26-624mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 9.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 552 gr (1.22 pounds) 410 gr (0.90 pounds)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 110 x 83 x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Battery form AA -
Battery model 4 x AA D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $230 $200