Panasonic LZ30 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
- Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 640 x 480 video
- 50mm (F2.8) lens
- 330g - 122 x 67 x 59mm
- Revealed February 2012
- Replaced the Sigma DP1 Merrill
- Later Model is Sigma DP3 Merrill
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Overview
Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sigma. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the DP2 Merrill (15MP) is relatively close but the LZ30 (1/2.3") and DP2 Merrill (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe LZ30 was released 12 months later than the DP2 Merrill and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sigma DP2 Merrill being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the LZ30 grades vs the DP2 Merrill when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sigma DP2 Merrill. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sigma DP2 Merrill Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Sigma DP2 Merrill
LZ30 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sigma DP2 Merrill over the Panasonic LZ30
DP2 Merrill | LZ30 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper screen (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Sigma DP2 Merrill
LZ30 | DP2 Merrill | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 features outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sigma DP2 Merrill has specifications of 122mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).
See the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ30 versus the DP2 Merrill.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and DP2 Merrill is 66 and 83 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and DP2 Merrill.
As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LZ30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LZ30 will render more detail as a result of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more recent LZ30 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sigma DP2 Merrill Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sigma DP2 Merrill | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sigma |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sigma DP2 Merrill |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Large Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Dual TRUE II engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS (Foveon X3) |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 24 x 16mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 384.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 15MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4704 x 3136 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 50mm (1x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | - |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 640x480 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552 grams (1.22 lbs) | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) |
Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 122 x 67 x 59mm (4.8" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - |
Battery type | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | - |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $230 | $931 |