Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS30

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS30, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The LX100 was manufactured 21 months later than the ZS30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LX100 scores against the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 has got outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the LX100 compared to the ZS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and ZS30 is 83 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 and ZS30.

As you can see, both the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS30 will offer greater detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent LX100 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.