Panasonic LZ30 with Panasonic LZ40 Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40 Main Features

  • January, 2013
  • January, 2014
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 25-875 mm (35x) F3.0-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 22-924 mm (42x) F3.0-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 124 x 84 x 92 mm, 552g.
  • 126 x 87 x 94 mm, 524g.
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Panasonic LZ30 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
33
Value for money score
52
Portability score
79
Overall score
33

Panasonic LZ40 Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
42
Value for money score
56
Portability score
79
Overall score
39

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Overview


Let's compare Lumix DMC-LZ30 with Lumix DMC-LZ40. Both cameras produced Panasonic. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Panasonic LZ30 was released in 2013, and Panasonic LZ40 in 2014. Lumix DMC-LZ40 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-LZ30 1 years older.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-LZ30 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-LZ40. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-LZ30 Lumix DMC-LZ40
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Lumix DMC-LZ30 Lumix DMC-LZ40
Announced January, 2013 January, 2014
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 1 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 460k pixels 460k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 9
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/1500 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 10.80
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±3 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 20 MP
Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max Native ISO 6400 1600
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 6400
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 380 shots 320 shots
Battery Type AA Battery Pack
Battery Model 4 x AA
Physical
Weight 552 g 524 g
Physical Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92 mm 126 x 87 x 94 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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