Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LZ30

Below is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LZ30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was released 4 years later than the LZ30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the G9 scores against the LZ30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic G9 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic G9 provides external measurements of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the G9 and the LZ30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and LZ30 is 62 and 66 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the G9 and LZ30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G9 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic G9 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The younger G9 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.