Specifications#
- Brand
- Panasonic
- Model
- Lumix DMC-FZ30
- Also known as
- DMC-FZ30
- Camera type
- Bridge camera
- Sensor size
- 7.1 × 5.8 mm (1/1.7" sensor)
- Crop factor
- 4.73×
- Resolution
- 8 MP (3,264 × 2,448 px)
- Continuous shooting
- 3 fps
- Weight
- 674 g (23.8 oz)
- Sensor
- CCD
- Storage
- Secure Digital
- Viewfinder
- 0.44" Electronic viewfinder (235 K Pixels)
- AF points / area
- 1 point / 3 points / 9 points / Spot
- Metering
- 1/3 EV step, −2 – +2 EV
- Exposure modes
- Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Program Shift (P mode)
- Lens
- Fixed
- Drive
- 3 frame/s or 2 frame/s. 9 images @ standard OR 5 images @ fine OR unlimited @ 2frame/s
Specifications merged from Wikipedia, Wikidata, Lensfun and openMVG. Spot an error? Tell us.
Sensor size compared#
Focal length equivalents & field of view#
Multiply any focal length by 4.73 to get the full-frame field of view. For fixed-lens cameras use the real focal length printed on the lens (e.g. “6.1–18.3 mm”), not the 35 mm equivalent.
| Lens on this camera | Full-frame equivalent | Horizontal | Vertical | Diagonal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | 19 mm | 83.3° | 71.5° | 97.7° |
| 4.5 mm | 21 mm | 76.6° | 65.2° | 90.9° |
| 5 mm | 24 mm | 70.8° | 59.9° | 84.9° |
| 6 mm | 28 mm | 61.3° | 51.3° | 74.7° |
| 8 mm | 38 mm | 47.9° | 39.6° | 59.5° |
| 10 mm | 47 mm | 39.1° | 32.1° | 49.2° |
| 12 mm | 57 mm | 33.0° | 27.0° | 41.7° |
| 15 mm | 71 mm | 26.7° | 21.7° | 33.9° |
| 20 mm | 95 mm | 20.2° | 16.4° | 25.8° |
| 25 mm | 118 mm | 16.2° | 13.1° | 20.7° |
| 30 mm | 142 mm | 13.5° | 11.0° | 17.3° |
| 40 mm | 189 mm | 10.2° | 8.2° | 13.1° |
| 50 mm | 236 mm | 8.1° | 6.6° | 10.5° |
| 70 mm | 331 mm | 5.8° | 4.7° | 7.5° |
| 100 mm | 473 mm | 4.1° | 3.3° | 5.2° |
| 150 mm | 709 mm | 2.7° | 2.2° | 3.5° |
Depth of field table#
Total depth of field at each subject distance, using a circle of confusion of 6.3 µm (the 0.030 mm full-frame standard scaled by the crop factor).
| Focal | Aperture | 50.0 cm | 1.00 m | 2.00 m | 3.00 m | 5.00 m | 10.0 m | Hyperfocal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm | f/2 | 46.5 cm | 4.20 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.26 m |
| 4 mm | f/2.8 | 79.0 cm | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 90.5 cm |
| 4 mm | f/4 | 2.06 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 63.4 cm |
| 4 mm | f/8 | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 31.9 cm |
| 9 mm | f/2 | 7.7 cm | 31.8 cm | 1.38 m | 3.60 m | 20.1 m | ∞ | 6.39 m |
| 9 mm | f/2.8 | 10.9 cm | 45.6 cm | 2.16 m | 6.91 m | ∞ | ∞ | 4.57 m |
| 9 mm | f/4 | 15.8 cm | 68.7 cm | 4.08 m | 46.2 m | ∞ | ∞ | 3.20 m |
| 9 mm | f/8 | 34.0 cm | 2.02 m | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | ∞ | 1.60 m |
| 15 mm | f/2 | 2.7 cm | 11.1 cm | 45.3 cm | 1.04 m | 3.05 m | 16.5 m | 17.7 m |
| 15 mm | f/2.8 | 3.8 cm | 15.6 cm | 64.3 cm | 1.50 m | 4.66 m | 41.7 m | 12.7 m |
| 15 mm | f/4 | 5.5 cm | 22.5 cm | 94.3 cm | 2.28 m | 8.22 m | ∞ | 8.88 m |
| 15 mm | f/8 | 11.1 cm | 46.7 cm | 2.24 m | 7.39 m | ∞ | ∞ | 4.45 m |
| 25 mm | f/2 | 1.0 cm | 4.0 cm | 16.1 cm | 36.4 cm | 1.02 m | 4.22 m | 49.3 m |
| 25 mm | f/2.8 | 1.4 cm | 5.5 cm | 22.5 cm | 51.1 cm | 1.44 m | 6.17 m | 35.2 m |
| 25 mm | f/4 | 1.9 cm | 7.9 cm | 32.3 cm | 73.6 cm | 2.11 m | 9.69 m | 24.7 m |
| 25 mm | f/8 | 3.9 cm | 15.9 cm | 65.9 cm | 1.54 m | 4.83 m | 47.1 m | 12.3 m |
Equivalent aperture#
Exposure is identical at the same f-number on any format; equivalence only describes depth of field and total light.
Diffraction & pixel pitch#
With 2.18 µm pixels, diffraction starts to soften pixel-level detail around f/3.2. For maximum sharpness keep landscapes between f/2.8 and f/3; stopping down further trades detail for depth of field.
| Aperture | Airy disk diameter | Spread over | At 100% view |
|---|---|---|---|
| f/2.8 | 3.8 µm | 1.7 px | sharp |
| f/4 | 5.4 µm | 2.5 px | slight softening |
| f/5.6 | 7.5 µm | 3.5 px | visibly soft |
| f/8 | 10.7 µm | 4.9 px | visibly soft |
| f/11 | 14.8 µm | 6.8 px | visibly soft |
| f/16 | 21.5 µm | 9.9 px | visibly soft |
| f/22 | 29.5 µm | 13.6 px | visibly soft |
Maximum print sizes#
At 8 MP the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 produces 3,264 × 2,448 pixel images. See the 8 megapixel guide or the print size calculator.
| Resolution | Typical use | Inches | Centimetres |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300 DPI | Photo-lab quality | 10.9 × 8.2 in | 28 × 21 cm |
| 240 DPI | Fine-art inkjet | 13.6 × 10.2 in | 35 × 26 cm |
| 200 DPI | Wall print | 16.3 × 12.2 in | 41 × 31 cm |
| 150 DPI | Poster, viewed from 1 m+ | 21.8 × 16.3 in | 55 × 41 cm |
Night-sky exposure limits#
Longest exposure before stars trail. The NPF rule accounts for pixel pitch and is stricter than the classic 500 rule — use it for pin-sharp stars on high-resolution sensors.
| Focal length | 500 rule | NPF f/1.8 | NPF f/2.8 | NPF f/4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 mm (19 mm eq.) | 26.4 s | 32.1 s | 40.8 s | 51.3 s |
| 5 mm (24 mm eq.) | 21.1 s | 25.7 s | 32.7 s | 41.1 s |
| 6 mm (28 mm eq.) | 17.6 s | 21.4 s | 27.2 s | 34.2 s |
| 7 mm (33 mm eq.) | 15.1 s | 18.3 s | 23.3 s | 29.3 s |
| 11 mm (52 mm eq.) | 9.6 s | 11.7 s | 14.8 s | 18.7 s |
Handheld shutter speed guide#
The reciprocal rule uses the equivalent focal length. High-resolution sensors may need one stop faster than this for pixel-sharp results.
| Focal length | No stabilisation (1/equiv. focal) | With 3-stop IS | With 5-stop IBIS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 mm | 1/25 s | 0.3 s | 1.3 s |
| 11 mm | 1/50 s | 1/6 s | 0.6 s |
| 21 mm | 1/100 s | 1/13 s | 0.3 s |
| 42 mm | 1/200 s | 1/25 s | 1/6 s |
Lens#
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 has a built-in, non-interchangeable lens. Use the real focal length of that lens with the tables above; its full-frame equivalent is that number × 4.73.
Similar cameras#
Other 1/1.7" cameras from around the same time.
Frequently asked questions#
What is the crop factor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30?
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 has a crop factor of 4.73× relative to 35 mm full frame (diagonal 9.2 mm vs 43.3 mm).
What size is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 sensor?
7.1 × 5.8 mm (1/1.7"), an area of 41 mm² — 5% of full frame.
Is the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 full frame?
No — its sensor is 1/1.7", which is 21.1× smaller in area than full frame.
How many megapixels does the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 have?
8 megapixels (3,264 × 2,448 pixels), enough for a 11 × 8 inch print at 300 DPI.
How long can I expose the night sky with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30?
With a 5 mm lens (24 mm equivalent) the 500 rule gives 21 s and the stricter NPF rule at f/2.8 gives 33 s.
Sources & licences#
- Wikipedia: Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ30 — CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata Q4046379 — CC0
- Lensfun camera database — CC BY-SA 3.0
- openMVG sensor width database — MPL-2.0
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources