Panasonic LS5 vs Panasonic ZS30

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the LS5 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LS5 was brought out 17 months prior to the ZS30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the LS5 grades against the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LS5 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LS5 has got outer 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) while the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LS5 and Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the LS5 versus the ZS30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and ZS30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LS5 and ZS30.

As you can tell, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to deliver greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older LS5 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.