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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(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
Sony W830
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Sony W830

 LZ30 W830 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Panasonic LZ30

 W830 LZ30 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony W830

 LZ30 W830 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and W830 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ30
Portrait photography with Sony W830
32
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LZ30
Street photography with Sony W830
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (552g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Sports photography advice
Sony W830 Sports photography advice
47
incredible zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery power (380 per charge)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography info
Sony W830 Travel photography info
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great battery power (380 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (552 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography features
Sony W830 Landscape photography features
45
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (380 shots)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
Vlogging with Sony W830
22
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (552g)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone support
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Sony W830
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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