• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.2 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 875.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony WX50 advantages over Panasonic LZ30

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.6 vs f/3.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Thinner
    19 mm vs 91 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    117g vs 558g
    Lighter weight
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 1.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Panasonic LZ30 advantages over Sony WX50

  • More telephoto lens reach
    875 mm vs 125 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 380 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

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
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • 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

Sony WX50
Fujifilm S4500
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $260
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony WX50 vs 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

Compared to Sony W650

Sony WX50
Sony W650
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Manual focus
  • HDMI out
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Sony WX50 vs Sony W650

Panasonic LZ30
Sony W650
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $265
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W650

Compared to Sony WX70

Sony WX50
Sony WX70
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen

Compare Sony WX50 vs Sony WX70

Panasonic LZ30
Sony WX70
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $292
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony WX70

Compared to Samsung MV900F

Sony WX50
Samsung MV900F
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony WX50 vs Samsung MV900F

Panasonic LZ30
Samsung MV900F
  • $160
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Manual focus
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Touchscreen
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung MV900F

Compared to Sony H300

Sony WX50
Sony H300
  • $227
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Manual focus
  • $198
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony WX50 vs 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

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