Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 vs Leica D-LUX 5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and the Leica D-LUX 5, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 was introduced in January 2013 and Leica D-LUX 5 was introduced in September 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Leica D-LUX 5 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/1.63-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
      4. Advantage of Leica D-LUX 5
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Leica D-LUX 5.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Weight - 552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz)
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Panasonic LZ30
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 over Leica D-LUX 5.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 vs Leica D-LUX 5
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16.1 Megapixel vs 10.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4608 x 3456 vs 3648 x 2736
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 875 mm vs 90 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 35x vs 3.8x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
      Internal Storage 100 MB vs 40 MB

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      Panasonic LZ40
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Panasonic LZ20
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Casio EX-Z2000
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon A1400
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Advantage of Leica D-LUX 5

      Leica D-LUX 5
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Leica D-LUX 5 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30.

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 vs Leica D-LUX 5
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/1.63-inch
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
      RAW Support vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 24 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/2.0
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/3.3
      Viewfinder vs Electronic (optional)
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 15 sec vs 60 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.0 fps vs 2.5 fps
      External Flash Connectivity vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      HDMI Output vs
      Lighter 552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz) vs 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Leica D-LUX 5.

      Leica D-Lux 6
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      1/1.7-inch

      10.1 MP

      Leica D-Lux 7
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      Micro Four Thirds

      17 MP

      Leica D-Lux (Typ 109)
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      Micro Four Thirds

      12.8 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Nikon Z7 II
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R5 C
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      Full Frame

      45.0 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Sony a6100
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Leica D-LUX 5
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,40012,800
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Internal Storage100 MB40 MB
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Leica D-LUX 5
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/1.63-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        No Face Detection
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.0 fps2.5 fps
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Leica D-LUX 5 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution.

      Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached on Leica D-LUX 5.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Leica D-LUX 5 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 8.07 x 5.56 mm and a total area of 30.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 12,800.

      Photography Features

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 3456 x 3456, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480. Leica D-LUX 5 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC

      Cameras have Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 380 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30, and up to 1/4000 sec on Leica D-LUX 5. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps. Leica D-LUX 5 can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 4.40 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and 7.20 m on Leica D-LUX 5. Leica D-LUX 5 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 body has dimensions of 124 x 84 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.31 x 3.62") and Leica D-LUX 5 body has dimensions of 110 x 66 x 43 mm (4.33 x 2.6 x 1.69"). Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 weighs 552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz) and Leica D-LUX 5 weighs 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      124 mm

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      110 mm

      66 mm

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      92 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Leica D-LUX 5

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Leica D-LUX 5 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      71
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      GOOD
      80
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Leica D-LUX 5 and give them scores of 53 and 59 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      59

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      71
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      POOR
      52
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      POOR
      52
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30

      Leica D-LUX 5

      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 380 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      47
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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