Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LZ30

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LZ30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and LZ30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was launched 11 months later than the LZ30 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LF1 grades against the LZ30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LF1 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the LF1 versus the LZ30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and LZ30 is 92 and 66 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and LZ30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LF1 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic LZ30 will give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more modern LF1 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.