Canon SX30 IS vs Panasonic LZ30

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX30 IS was released 3 years prior to the LZ30 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX30 IS matches up versus the LZ30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX30 IS Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX30 IS provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX30 IS and Panasonic LZ30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS vs the LZ30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX30 IS and LZ30 is 64 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and LZ30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.