Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ30

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic GH4 vs Panasonic LZ30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the GH4 (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is pretty similar but the GH4 (Four Thirds) and LZ30 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The GH4 was introduced 14 months after the LZ30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GH4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GH4 grades vs the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic GH4 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GH4 offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 84mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 560 grams (1.23 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ30 has proportions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the GH4 vs the LZ30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH4 and LZ30 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the GH4 and LZ30.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The GH4 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The younger GH4 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.