Panasonic GF8 vs Panasonic LZ30

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic LZ30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF8 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty close but the GF8 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The GF8 was launched 3 years after the LZ30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GF8 grades versus the LZ30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF8 has physical dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GF8 and Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the GF8 vs the LZ30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF8 and LZ30 is 90 and 66 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and LZ30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GF8 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The younger GF8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.