Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic ZS30

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic ZS30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX10 (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the LX10 (1") and ZS30 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The LX10 was launched 3 years later than the ZS30 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the LX10 matches up vs the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX10 enjoys outer dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the LX10 vs the ZS30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and ZS30 is 88 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX10 and ZS30.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX10 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic LX10 will give extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger LX10 will have an edge in sensor innovation.