Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic ZS7

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic LZ30 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was brought out 18 months after the ZS7 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the LZ30 grades vs the ZS7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 offers exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the LZ30 and the ZS7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and ZS7 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic LZ30 to give more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer LZ30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.