Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was announced 17 months before the LZ30 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the LS5 matches up vs the LZ30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LS5 offers physical dimensions of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic LZ30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the LS5 vs the LZ30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LS5 and LZ30 is 94 and 66 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LS5 and LZ30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic LZ30 to give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged LS5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.