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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic LZ40 Comparison

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Panasonic LZ30

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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20 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CCD Sensor

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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic LZ40 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing LZ30 and LZ40, two Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by Panasonic. Both cameras have 1/2.3-inch sensors but Panasonic LZ30 has a 16.0 MP and Panasonic LZ40 has a 20.0 MP resolution. Panasonic LZ30 was introduced to market in January 2013 and Panasonic LZ40 was launched in January 2014. There is 12 months difference between LZ30 and LZ40 so we don't expect to see a huge technology difference between these two cameras but it would still give an advantage to younger LZ40, especially in sensor tech.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2013-01-07
  • 16MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 25-875 mm F3.0-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 552g. 124 x 84 x 92 mm
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Compare

Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2014-01-06
  • 20MP - 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 1600 ( expands to 6400)
  • 22-924 mm F3.0-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Type Screen
  • 1 fps continuous shooting
  • HD - 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 524g. 126 x 87 x 94 mm
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Max ISO
6.400 vs 1.600 300% higher Max ISO
Max Mech. Shutter
1/2000s vs 1/1500s faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life
380 shots vs 320 shots 60 more frames with a single charge
Max Aperture - Tele
5.90 vs 6.50 faster lens at tele


Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs No very handy for portraits
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 16 MP 25% more pixels
Weight
524 g vs 552 g 28 g lighter
Microphone Port
Yes vs No High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Wide
22mm vs 25mm 3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele
924mm vs 875mm 49 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
42× vs 35× more flexible focal coverage
Flash Coverage
10.8m vs 4.4m 6.4m longer range
AE Bracketing
Yes vs No Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR

Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Image Stabilization
Optical vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
Manual Exposure
Yes vs Yes better exposure control
Focal Length - Tele
875mm vs 924mm Very good Telezoom
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Fixed Screen
Fixed Type vs No No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe
No vs No Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder
None vs None No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support
No vs No Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution
460k dots vs 460k dots Low resolution screens
Continuous Shooting
1.0fps vs 1.0fps Slow shooting speeds
Manual Focusing
No vs No No manual focusing modes
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic LZ40: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic LZ30 has external dimensions of 124 x 84 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.31 x 3.62″) and weighs 552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic LZ40 has external dimensions of 126 x 87 x 94 mm (4.96 x 3.43 x 3.7″) and weighs 524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40. Panasonic LZ30 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 2mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Panasonic LZ40.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic LZ40 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic LZ40 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic LZ40 is 28g lighter than the Panasonic LZ30 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic LZ40: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic LZ40 has a 20.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CCD sensor .

Below you can see the LZ30 and LZ40 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40 Cameras


Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40 have sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic LZ40 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 features a 25-875 mm F3.0-5.9 35× zoom lens whereas Panasonic LZ40 features a 22-924 mm F3.0-6.5 42× zoom lens.

Panasonic LZ40 has 3mm wider coverage than the Panasonic LZ30. Both cameras has a max aperture of f3.00 at the wide end. On the tele end, Panasonic LZ40 has 49mm longer telezoom reach than the Panasonic LZ30. However, with a max aperture of f5.90, Panasonic LZ30 is faster at widest end.

Wide Coverage

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Widest - Samsung WB2200F
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Longest - Nikon P1000
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Fastest - Olympus 1
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LZ30
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Fastest - Sony RX10 III
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What types of Photography are Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic LZ30 for Portrait Photography

POOR

Panasonic LZ40 for Portrait Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Panasonic LZ30 for Street Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic LZ40 for Street Photography

AVERAGE
Image Stabilization
Live-view
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
22 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Medium sized Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Panasonic LZ30 for Sports Photography

POOR

Panasonic LZ40 for Sports Photography

POOR
Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
875 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90
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Image Stabilization
Manual Exposure Mode
924 mm Tele Lens
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Continuous Shooting: 1.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s
9 Focus Points
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.50
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Panasonic LZ30 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic LZ40 for Daily Photography

AVERAGE
35.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
552g
Body Thickness 92mm
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42.0X Optical Zoom
Medium size Body
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
524g
Body Thickness 94mm
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Panasonic LZ30 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic LZ40 for Landscape Photography

POOR
Manual Exposure Mode
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Manual Exposure Mode
22 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic LZ40: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic LZ40 scores compare:

Panasonic LZ30
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #110 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #1012 out of 1225 in all Cameras
Panasonic LZ40
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #101 out of 113 in SLR-like (bridge) cameras
Ranked #827 out of 1225 in all Cameras

Panasonic LZ40 has a higher Overall Score than the Panasonic LZ30 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

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Panasonic LZ40 vs Panasonic LZ30 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Announced 2013-01-07 2014-01-06
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor
Type CCD CCD
Size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Dimensions 6.17 x 4.55 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Area 28.07mm2 28.07mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Max Resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max Native Light sensitivity 6,400 ISO 1,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
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 n/a 9
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 25-875 mm (35×) 22-924 mm (42×)
Max Aperture F3.0-5.9 F3.0-6.5
Macro Focus Range 1cm 1cm
Screen
Type Fixed type Fixed type
Size 3" 3"
Resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/2000s 1/1500s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Optical Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 4.40 m 10.80 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps 1.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity None None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 552g 524g
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm 126 x 87 x 94mm
Battery Life 380 shots 320 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
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