Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic LZ30

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic G2 versus Panasonic LZ30, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The G2 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the LZ30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the G2 scores against the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G2 enjoys external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the G2 vs the LZ30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G2 and LZ30 is 72 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the G2 and LZ30.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G2 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LZ30 will provide greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older G2 will be behind in sensor tech.