Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS45

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was revealed 24 months prior to the ZS45 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS45 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the LZ30 scores against the ZS45 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 comes with outer 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 ZS45 has sizing of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the LZ30 vs the ZS45.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and ZS45 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and ZS45.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of images although you will want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The older LZ30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.