Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS30

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZS30, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively similar but the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The LX100 II was revealed 5 years after the ZS30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the LX100 II grades vs the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II provides outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") with a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the LX100 II against the ZS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 II and ZS30 is 81 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and ZS30.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 II with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS30 will offer extra detail because of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.