Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40

      53
      Image cannot be found
      55
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found
      Image cannot be found

      Disclosure: We earn money from the affiliate links to products associated with content in this article.

      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-LZ30Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      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 Megapixel20.5 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel20 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 34565152 x 3864
      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 4805152 x 3432, 5252 x 2896, 3856 x 3856, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1536, 1536 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range25 - 875 mm22 - 924 mm
      Optical Zoom35x42x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 5.9f/3.0 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance30 cm30 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Viewfinder
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting1.0 fps1.1 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Syncro      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range4.40 m10.80 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments)
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Video FormatsMotion JPEGMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Dimensions124 x 84 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.31 x 3.62")126 x 87 x 94 mm (4.96 x 3.43 x 3.7")
      Weight (inc. batteries)552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz)524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.9 x 6 x 4.2"
      Package Weight1.9 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Battery Pack4 x AA
      Battery Life380 shots320 shots
      Internal Storage100 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
      Self TimerYes (2 0r 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


      For a full review please go to the review page:

      Amazon Affiliate Disclosure
      ZKelectronics is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for website owners to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon (.com, .co.uk, .ca, etc) and any other websites that may be affiliated with Amazon Service LLC Associates Program.