Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LZ30

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LZ30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FX78 was launched 23 months earlier than the LZ30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX78 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the FX78 scores vs the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 provides outer dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has sizing of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LZ30 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the FX78 against the LZ30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and LZ30 is 95 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX78 and LZ30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LZ30 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.