Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830 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
- Released January 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
- Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Launched January 2014
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe LZ30 was revealed 12 months before the W830 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LZ30 matches up against the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Sony W830
LZ30 | W830 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic LZ30
W830 | LZ30 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 12 months |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony W830
LZ30 | W830 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 offers outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the LZ30 and the W830.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and W830 is 66 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and W830.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to offer more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older LZ30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
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 | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552 gr (1.22 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 shots | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $230 | $128 |