Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS1

Below, we are analyzing the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the LZ30 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess totally different sensor size.

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The LZ30 was released 3 years after the ZS1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LZ30 scores vs the ZS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ30 enjoys outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the LZ30 vs the ZS1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and ZS1 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The pic here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and ZS1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LZ30 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LZ30 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher LZ30 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.