Casio EX-ZR100 vs Panasonic LZ30

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-ZR100 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR100 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the LZ30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Casio EX-ZR100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR100 grades vs the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-ZR100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are provided at Casio EX-ZR100 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-ZR100 features outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-ZR100 and Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR100 against the LZ30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-ZR100 and LZ30 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching technical specs. The pic below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-ZR100 and LZ30.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LZ30 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged EX-ZR100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.