Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and ZS15 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The LZ30 was revealed 7 months after the ZS15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS15 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the LZ30 matches up versus the ZS15 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 has outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS15 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS15 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LZ30 and the ZS15.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and ZS15 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and ZS15.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to produce extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The newer LZ30 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.