Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic SZ8

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic LZ30 versus Panasonic SZ8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the SZ8 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was revealed 12 months earlier than the SZ8 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic SZ8 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LZ30 matches up versus the SZ8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 provides outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has specifications of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ30 compared to the SZ8.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and SZ8 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and SZ8.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of images although you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged LZ30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.