Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony WX300
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony WX300 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
- Launched January 2013
- Older Model is Panasonic LZ20
- Later Model is Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Launched February 2013
- Later Model is Sony WX350
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Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LZ30 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe LZ30 was manufactured very close to the WX300 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the LZ30 matches up against the WX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Sony WX300
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Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic LZ30
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Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony WX300
| LZ30 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | February 2013 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the LZ30 and the WX300.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and WX300 is 66 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and WX300.
As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony WX300 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-02-20 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.40 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 552g (1.22 lbs) | 166g (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
| Battery format | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $230 | $330 |
