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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LZ40
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2014
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was revealed 12 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the LZ30 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 LZ30 Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Panasonic LZ30

 Galaxy Camera 2 LZ30 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013Newer by 12 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution1037k460kSharper screen (+577k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 LZ30 Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ30 has outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has measurements of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the LZ30 and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 66 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by checking specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and Galaxy Camera 2.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should really consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged LZ30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Portrait photography details
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megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
44
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Street photography information
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (552 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (283 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
48
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery power (400 shots)
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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great battery pack (380 per charge)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than others in class (552g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
good battery power (400 shots)
lighter than average (283g)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography info
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery pack (380 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
52
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging advice
22
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (552 grams)
37
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone jack
lighter than average (283g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-875mm (35.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 16 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 552g (1.22 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 shots 400 shots
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA Built-in
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $400