Panasonic LZ40 with Panasonic LZ30 Comparison

Panasonic LZ40 and Panasonic LZ30 Main Features

  • January, 2014
  • January, 2013
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 22-924 mm (42x) F3.0-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 25-875 mm (35x) F3.0-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 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
  • 126 x 87 x 94 mm, 524g.
  • 124 x 84 x 92 mm, 552g.
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Panasonic LZ40 Scores


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

Panasonic LZ30 Scores


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

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


Let's compare Lumix DMC-LZ40 with Lumix DMC-LZ30. Both cameras produced Panasonic. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Panasonic LZ40 was released in 2014, and Panasonic LZ30 in 2013. Lumix DMC-LZ40 is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-LZ30 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-LZ40 is greater than that of Lumix DMC-LZ30. 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-LZ40 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Lumix DMC-LZ40 Lumix DMC-LZ30
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Lumix DMC-LZ40 Lumix DMC-LZ30
Announced January, 2014 January, 2013
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 9 0
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/15 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/1500 sec 1/2000 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 10.80 4.40
Flash Modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±3 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 20 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 1600 6400
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 6400 0
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 320 shots 380 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack AA
Battery Model 4 x AA
Physical
Weight 524 g 552 g
Physical Dimensions 126 x 87 x 94 mm 124 x 84 x 92 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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