Panasonic FZ2500 vs Panasonic LZ30

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic LZ30, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the FZ2500 (20MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the FZ2500 (1") and LZ30 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ2500 was launched 3 years after the LZ30 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ2500 grades versus the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ2500 has outside dimensions of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") having a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FZ2500 and Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ2500 versus the LZ30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ2500 and LZ30 is 53 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ2500 and LZ30.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ2500 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ2500 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer FZ2500 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.