Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic LZ30

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon A1000 versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was brought out 6 years later than the LZ30 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A1000 matches up against the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix A1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon A1000 has got physical dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the A1000 compared to the LZ30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and LZ30 is 86 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and LZ30.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should really factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer A1000 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.