Clicky

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX90V

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
63
Overall
51

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX90V 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
Sony HX90V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced April 2015
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX90V Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX90V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the HX90V (18MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsApp

The LZ30 was revealed 3 years prior to the HX90V and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the LZ30 grades against the HX90V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuit
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Sony HX90V

 LZ30 HX90V 

Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic LZ30

 HX90V LZ30 
AnnouncedApril 2015January 2013Fresher by 27 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony HX90V

 LZ30 HX90V 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 enjoys external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony HX90V has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX90V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the LZ30 vs the HX90V.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX90V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and HX90V is 66 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX90V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and HX90V.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony HX90V to result in more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older LZ30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX90V sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX90V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX90V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durability

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX90V as a Portrait photography camera
32
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
46
focusing manually
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks Suggest

Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography features
Sony HX90V Street photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (552g)
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (245g)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To Cameras

Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography features
Sony HX90V Sports photography features
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery (360 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth Filming

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ30
Travel photography with Sony HX90V
56
great battery power (380 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (875mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (552g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
76
great battery (360 per charge)
lighter than others in class (245g)
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's Dominance

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography features
Sony HX90V Landscape photography features
45
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery power (380 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
53
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
great battery (360 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or M

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging info
Sony HX90V Vlogging info
22
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (552g)
75
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (245 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
missing microphone socket
Europe Approves Revolutionary AI Legislation

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony HX90V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Sony HX90V
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-04-14
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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/3.5-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 552g (1.22 lbs) 245g (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 360 images
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $230 $440