Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H20
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H20 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
- Revealed January 2013
- Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Updated by Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Announced May 2009
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Following is a complete review of the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H20, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe LZ30 was unveiled 3 years after the H20 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H20 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LZ30 grades vs the H20 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Sony H20
| LZ30 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 45 months |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Panasonic LZ30
| H20 | LZ30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony H20
| LZ30 | H20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither has Touch display |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 has exterior 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 Sony H20 has dimensions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the LZ30 compared to the H20.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and H20 is 66 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and H20.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to result in greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger LZ30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H20 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-4.4 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 2cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 552 gr (1.22 lb) | 250 gr (0.55 lb) |
| Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
| 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 images | - |
| Type of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $230 | $249 |