Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 vs Canon PowerShot A1400

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      BrandPanasonicCanon
      ModelLumix DMC-LZ30PowerShot A1400
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels16.4 Megapixel16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 1,600
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34564608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4608 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 4804608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:9
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 875 mm28 - 140 mm
      Optical Zoom35x5x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 5.9f/2.8 - 6.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution460k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      ViewfinderOptical (tunnel)
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.0 fps0.8 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range4.40 m3.00 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGH.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      Dimensions124 x 84 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.31 x 3.62")95 x 62 x 30 mm (3.74 x 2.44 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz)174 g (0.38 lb / 6.14 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.2 x 4.9 x 2.3"
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      Battery Pack4 x AA2 x AA
      Battery Life380 shots150 shots
      Internal Storage100 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Canon PowerShot A1400
      Self TimerYes (2 0r 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor


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