At a glance
| Specification | DMC-LZ8 | DMC-FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2008 | 2007 |
| Megapixels | 8 MP effective | 7.2 MP |
| Sensor | 1/2.5-inch CCD | 1/2.5" CCD |
| Lens | 32-160 mm equivalent, 5x optical zoom, f/3.3-5.9 | 28–100mm (35mm equivalent), 3.6x optical zoom, f/2.8–f/5.6 |
| Memory card | SD / MMC / SDHC, built-in memory | SD/SDHC |
| Maximum card | Up to 32GB (SDHC) | Up to 32GB (SDHC) |
| Battery | 2x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended) | CGA-S008 |
| Dimensions | 98 × 62 × 33 mm | 95 × 52 × 22 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 191 g (with battery and card, CIPA) | Approx. 132 g (body only, without battery and card) |
Which one should you choose?
Choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ8 if two AA batteries and a 5x 32–160mm lens are useful.
Choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX30 if a 132 g, 22 mm-thin rechargeable body with a 28mm wide end is preferable.
The LZ8 is the AA long-reach body; the FX30 is the slimmer wide-angle pocket compact.
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