Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LZ30

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic GF5 versus Panasonic LZ30, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF5 was manufactured 9 months before the LZ30 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GF5 matches up versus the LZ30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF5 comes with outside dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst 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).

See the Panasonic GF5 versus Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the GF5 and the LZ30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and LZ30 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GF5 and LZ30.

All in all, each of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GF5 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LZ30 will give extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older GF5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.