Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LZ30

Following is a complete review of the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LZ30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 24 months earlier than the LZ30 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the FH5 matches up versus the LZ30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH5 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH5 features outside dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH5 vs Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FH5 and the LZ30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and LZ30 is 96 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The picture here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and LZ30.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files although you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.