Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LZ30

The following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LZ30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF2 was launched 22 months prior to the LZ30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the GF2 matches up against the LZ30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GF2 comes with physical measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the GF2 vs the LZ30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and LZ30 is 88 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and LZ30.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF2 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LZ30 will give you more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.