Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZR3

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic LZ30 versus Panasonic ZR3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the ZR3 (14MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was released 2 years after the ZR3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZR3 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LZ30 matches up vs the ZR3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Panasonic ZR3 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ30 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the LZ30 against the ZR3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and ZR3 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and ZR3.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LZ30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.