Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LZ30

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic LZ30, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and LZ30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was introduced 6 years after the LZ30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the LZ30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II features external dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the FZ1000 II versus the LZ30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and LZ30 is 55 and 66 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and LZ30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will offer you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer FZ1000 II will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.