Panasonic FS15 vs Panasonic LZ30

In this article, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic LZ30, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

The FS15 was released 5 years earlier than the LZ30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FS15 grades against the LZ30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FS15 comes with physical measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FS15 versus Panasonic LZ30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 versus the LZ30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and LZ30 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching specifications. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FS15 and LZ30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LZ30 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.