Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-LZ30
Released in 2013, Lumix DMC-LZ30 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16.1 MP effective resolution, and a 558 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Lumix DMC-LZ3028 mm²
Lumix DMC-ZS30- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Lumix DMC-ZS30 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Lumix DMC-LZ30MetricLumix DMC-ZS30
16.1 MPEffective pixels18.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.25 µm
1.77 µm²Pixel area1.57 µm²
56.57 MP/cm²Pixel density63.6 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
558 gWeight198 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
4 x AA Alkaline/Ni-MH batteriesBatteryLithium-Ion rechargeable battery 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 Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Lumix DMC-ZS30 have the same sensor area. The Lumix DMC-ZS30 has the lighter body. The Lumix DMC-ZS30 has the higher effective resolution. The Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Lumix DMC-ZS30 were both released in 2013. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Lumix DMC-ZS30
Released in 2013, Lumix DMC-ZS30 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 18.1 MP effective resolution, and a 198 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.