Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10

Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was revealed 24 months earlier than the SZ10 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LZ30 scores against the SZ10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the LZ30 compared to the SZ10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and SZ10 is 66 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and SZ10.

Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older LZ30 will be behind in sensor technology.