Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS100

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the ZS100 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the LZ30 (1/2.3") and ZS100 (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The LZ30 was unveiled 4 years before the ZS100 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the LZ30 matches up against the ZS100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS100 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 provides physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS100 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic ZS100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the LZ30 versus the ZS100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and ZS100 is 66 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and ZS100.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LZ30 having a smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Panasonic ZS100 will produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged LZ30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.