Panasonic LUMIX FZ30 Point & Shoot Camera
The Panasonic DMC-FZ30 is a 8MP 1/1.8 inch compact camera — with 480p video. Check GearFocus for current availability, with buyer protection on every purchase.
Panasonic LUMIX FZ30 Point & Shoot Camera
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Camera Overview — Panasonic DMC-FZ30
Key Features — Panasonic DMC-FZ30
8MP 1/1.8-Inch Sensor: Captures images at up to 3264x2448 resolution, processed by Panasonic's Venus Engine II for refined color and detail rendering.
Optical Image Stabilization: Lens-based OIS compensates for camera shake during handheld shooting, particularly useful in lower-light or telephoto situations.
Electronic Viewfinder: 235,000-pixel EVF running at 60Hz offers an eye-level composing option independent of the rear LCD screen.
Leica DC Vario Lens: The FZ30 features a 35–420mm equivalent f/2.8–3.7 Leica-branded zoom lens, providing a wide 12x optical zoom range with quality glass.
Flexible AF Point Selection: Contrast-detection autofocus supports 1, 3, 9-point, or Spot configurations, giving users meaningful control over focus placement in the frame.
Hot Shoe + Built-In Flash: A standard ISO hot shoe accepts external flash units, while the built-in pop-up flash supports multiple modes including red-eye reduction and slow sync.
Camera Specifications — Panasonic DMC-FZ30
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Use Cases | Travel, Macro |
| Type | Point and Shoot |
| Sensor | 1/1.8 inch |
| Resolution | 8MP |
| Processor | Venus Engine II |
| ISO Range | 80 – 400 |
| AF System | Contrast Detection |
| AF Points | 1, 3, 9, or Spot |
| Max Photo Resolution | 3264x2448 |
| Burst Rate | 3 fps |
| Max Video Resolution | 480p |
| Max Frame Rate | 30fps |
Description — Panasonic DMC-FZ30
The Panasonic LUMIX FZ30 is a point-and-shoot camera centered on an 8MP sensor in a 1/1.8-inch format, driven by the Venus Engine II image processor. Shooting resolution reaches 3264x2448, with a burst mode running at 3 frames per second. The camera's ISO sensitivity spans 80 to 400, and Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) helps keep images sharp during handheld use.
Autofocus uses Contrast Detection with selectable configurations of 1, 3, 9, or Spot focus points. Composition can be managed through either the rear 2.0-inch TFT LCD at 230,000 dots or the Electronic Viewfinder with 235,000-pixel resolution at 60Hz. Color output can be tailored using profiles including Standard, Cool, Warm, Black & White, Sepia, and a Custom mode allowing adjustment of Contrast, Sharpness, Saturation, and Noise Reduction.
Video is captured at up to 480p/30fps in 8-bit. The body is built from plastic with metal components, measures 141 x 86 x 138 mm, and weighs 740g. Storage uses SD cards, and a standard ISO hot shoe expands flash options beyond the integrated pop-up unit.
Pros — Panasonic DMC-FZ30
- ✓Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) helps reduce camera shake during handheld shooting
- ✓Electronic Viewfinder (EVF) at 235,000 pixels and 60Hz provides a capable alternative to the rear LCD
- ✓Flexible autofocus point selection — 1, 3, 9, or Spot — offers meaningful compositional control
Cons — Panasonic DMC-FZ30
- ✗ISO tops out at 400, significantly limiting performance in low-light situations
- ✗Video maxes out at 480p/30fps with only 8-bit color depth and a single Standard color profile
- ✗No Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity for wireless image transfer
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