| General | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Lumix DMC-LZ30 | ZV-1 |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20 | |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 | Sony ZV-1 II |
| MSRP | $800/£700/€800 | |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge | Advanced Compact |
| Video Capture |
| Sensor | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CCD | Stacked CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch | 1-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 13.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.4 Megapixel | 21 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16.1 Megapixel | 20.1 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | ||
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 | 125 - 12,800 |
| Boosted ISO Range | 80 - 25,600 |
| Photo | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Bionz X | |
| Max Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Other Resolutions | 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 | |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Image File Format | JPEG, RAW | |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Extra fine, fine, standard | |
| Timelapse Recording | ||
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Day White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater | |
| WB Bracketing |
| Focus | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Center Tracking Single Continuous Live View | Multi-area Center Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Number of Focus Points | 315 | |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 | |
| Touch-to-Focus | ||
| Live View Autofocus | ||
| Animal Eye Detection | ||
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | ||
| Phase Detection for Autofocus |
| Optics | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 9.4 - 25.7 mm | |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 25 - 875 mm | 24 - 70 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 35x | 2.9x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.0 - 5.9 | f/1.8 - 2.8 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 30 cm | 5 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm | 5 cm |
| Image Stabilization | ||
| Digital Image Stabilization | ||
| Gyroscopic Stabilization |
| Screen | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fixed | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | ||
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | ||
| Screen Size | 3.0" | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot | 922k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | ||
| Live View |
| Viewfinder | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Viewfinder |
| Shutter | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 15 sec | 30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/2000 sec | 1/2000 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) | 1/32000 sec | |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 1.0 fps | 24.0 fps |
| Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/buffer | Up to 24 fps at 20.1 MP |
| Flash | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | ||
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-eye Slow Syncro | Auto Flash On Slow Synchro Rear Sync Flash Off |
| Flash Range | 4.40 m | |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/100 sec | |
| External Flash Connectivity | ||
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot | Multi Center-weighted Highlight-weighted Average Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV increments) | ±3 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±3 (3 frames at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Video | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Internal Recording Modes | MP4/XAVC S UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100/ fps [16 to 100 Mb/s] AVCHD/MP4 1920 x 1080i at 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mb/s] | |
| Interval Recording | ||
| Video Formats | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Max Video Resolution | 1280 x 720 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Webcam Functionality | ||
| Tally/Front Recording Light | ||
| Unlimited Video Recording | ||
| IP Streaming | MJPEG 1280 x 720 at 25p, 29.97p |
| Terminals | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio I/O | 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input | |
| Power I/O | 1 x Micro-USB Input | |
| Other I/O | 1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input) | |
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro | |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | ||
| Headphone Output |
| Connectivity | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi | ||
| Built-In Bluetooth | ||
| NFC |
| Environmental | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | ||
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C |
| Physical | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.31 x 3.62") | 105 x 60 x 44 mm (4.13 x 2.36 x 1.73") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz) | 294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.2 x 4.7 x 2.9" | |
| Package Weight | 0.94 lb |
| Power and Storage | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Pack | 4 x AA | NP-BX1 |
| Battery Life | 380 shots | 260 shots |
| USB Charging | ||
| Internal Storage | 100 MB | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Other | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Sony ZV-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | |
| Orientation Sensor | ||
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System |
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