Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX50V
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66 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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66 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Portability
89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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89 Imaging
44 Features
57 Overall
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
(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
- Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
- Newer Model is Panasonic LZ40
Sony HX50V
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(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Revealed April 2013
- Superseded the Sony HX30V
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Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic LZ30 versus Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe LZ30 was released 3 months prior to the HX50V and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LZ30 grades vs the HX50V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Sony HX50V
| LZ30 | HX50V |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Panasonic LZ30
| HX50V | LZ30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony HX50V
| LZ30 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | April 2013 | Same generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. 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) while the Sony HX50V has proportions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the LZ30 against the HX50V.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and HX50V is 66 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and HX50V.
As you can see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography features
Sony HX50V Portrait photography features
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Panasonic LZ30 Street photography info
Sony HX50V Street photography info
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (552 grams)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography details
Sony HX50V Sports photography details
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
good battery (380 shots)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
good battery (380 shots)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (552g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
great battery pack (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
Landscape photography with Sony HX50V
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
good battery (380 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
great battery pack (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging information
Sony HX50V Vlogging information
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (552g)
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.40 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 552 grams (1.22 lb) | 272 grams (0.60 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| 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 images | 400 images |
| Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $230 | $439 |