• 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 24.00mm - 1008.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Panasonic LZ30 advantages over Canon SX520 HS

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 210 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Canon SX520 HS advantages over Panasonic LZ30

  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,008 mm vs 875 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm S4500

Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm S4500
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Fujifilm S4500

Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm S4500
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S4500

Compared to Fujifilm S6800

Panasonic LZ30
Fujifilm S6800
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Fujifilm S6800

Canon SX520 HS
Fujifilm S6800
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer exposure
  • $169
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX520 HS vs Fujifilm S6800

Compared to Sony H300

Panasonic LZ30
Sony H300
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Manual focus
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H300

Canon SX520 HS
Sony H300
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX520 HS vs Sony H300

Compared to Canon SX530 HS

Panasonic LZ30
Canon SX530 HS
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $479
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Canon SX530 HS

Canon SX520 HS
Canon SX530 HS
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $479
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX530 HS

Compared to Canon SX540 HS

Panasonic LZ30
Canon SX540 HS
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $364
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • NFC

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Canon SX540 HS

Canon SX520 HS
Canon SX540 HS
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $364
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Canon SX520 HS vs Canon SX540 HS

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