Panasonic LX5 vs Samsung HZ30W

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic LX5 and Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LX5 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly similar but the LX5 (1/1.63") and HZ30W (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The LX5 was launched 24 months after the HZ30W making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LX5 grades versus the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX5 offers physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX5 and Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX5 versus the HZ30W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LX5 and HZ30W is 88 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX5 and HZ30W.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung HZ30W will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The fresher LX5 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.