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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Successor is Panasonic LZ40
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Alternate Name is Wi-Fi
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LZ30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was launched about the same time to the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LZ30 grades vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 LZ30 Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Panasonic LZ30

 Galaxy Camera LZ30 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 LZ30 Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 comes with outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LZ30 against the Galaxy Camera.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and Galaxy Camera is 66 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
40
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (552g)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
47
long zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
50
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography details
56
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (552 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography features
45
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
50
manual focus
pretty wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
22
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (552g)
37
pretty wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-07 2013-02-19
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 4.8 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
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
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 552g (1.22 lbs) 300g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $230 $450