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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ30
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LZ40 (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ40 was announced 13 months later than the ZS30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the LZ40 grades versus the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Panasonic ZS30

 LZ40 ZS30 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic LZ40

 ZS30 LZ40 
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS30

 LZ40 ZS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ40 has outer measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the LZ40 compared to the ZS30.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ40 and ZS30 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ40 and ZS30.

Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic LZ40 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger LZ40 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
good megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Street photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography information
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition (524 grams)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
has focus by touch
lighter than competitors (198g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic LZ40
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
55
decent MP (20MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
very long reach (924mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (524g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors (198 grams)
has focus by touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ40
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
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reasonably wide (22mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
44
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
does have mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (524 grams)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (198 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-06 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 22-924mm (42.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.80 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 524 grams (1.16 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 images 260 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $219 $250