Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic LZ30

Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic LZ30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the GF1 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the GF1 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The GF1 was introduced 4 years prior to the LZ30 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the GF1 matches up versus the LZ30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF1 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF1 provides outside measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GF1 vs Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GF1 vs the LZ30.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF1 and LZ30 is 85 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF1 and LZ30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The GF1 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LZ30 will provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older GF1 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.