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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W810

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
44
Features
26
Overall
36

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W810 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LZ20
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ40
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was released 12 months before the W810 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the LZ30 scores vs the W810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Sony W810

 LZ30 W810 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Panasonic LZ30

 W810 LZ30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony W810

 LZ30 W810 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 has got exterior measurements 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 W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the LZ30 compared to the W810.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and W810 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and W810.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The older LZ30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
31
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
37
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography info
Sony W810 Street photography info
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors (552g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
47
great zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery (380 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography factors
Sony W810 Travel photography factors
56
great battery (380 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (552g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography details
Sony W810 Landscape photography details
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
22
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors (552 grams)
32
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Sony W810
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
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 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 552 gr (1.22 pounds) 111 gr (0.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 shots 200 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $230 $100