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Side-by-side comparison

HP Photosmart Mz67
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30

Archive illustration for HP Photosmart Mz67

HP / 2007

Photosmart Mz67

Full specifications
VS
Archive illustration for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30

Panasonic / 2005

Lumix DMC-FZ30

Full specifications

Sensor area

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38 mm²
Photosmart Mz67
38 mm²
Lumix DMC-FZ30
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The Photosmart Mz67 and Lumix DMC-FZ30 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.

These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.

Key specification differences

Photosmart Mz67MetricLumix DMC-FZ30
8 MPEffective pixels8 MP
7.11 × 5.33Sensor7.11 × 5.33
2.18 µmPixel pitch2.18 µm
4.74 µm²Pixel area4.74 µm²
21.11 MP/cm²Pixel density21.11 MP/cm²
4.87Crop factor4.87
—Maximum video—
227 gWeight674 g
Secure DigitalStorageMultiMedia, Secure Digital
AA (2) batteries (NiMH recommended)BatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable Li-ion battery

Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.

How to choose between these cameras

The Photosmart Mz67 and Lumix DMC-FZ30 have the same sensor area. The Photosmart Mz67 has the lighter body. The Photosmart Mz67 and Lumix DMC-FZ30 have the same effective resolution. The Photosmart Mz67 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.

Reasons to choose Photosmart Mz67

Released in 2007, Photosmart Mz67 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 227 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-FZ30

Released in 2005, Lumix DMC-FZ30 has about 38 mm² of sensor area, 8 MP effective resolution, and a 674 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.

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