Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic LZ30

Below, we are looking at the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic LZ30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and LZ30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was launched 7 years later than the LZ30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Z5 matches up against the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 has got physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Z5 vs the LZ30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and LZ30 is 62 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and LZ30.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Z5 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will produce more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Z5 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.