Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax RZ18

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax RZ18, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the RZ18 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was revealed 17 months after the RZ18 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the LZ30 matches up vs the RZ18 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 features 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 Pentax RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the LZ30 against the RZ18.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and RZ18 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The image here might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and RZ18.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer LZ30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.