Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax Q

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax Q, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and Q (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was brought out 19 months after the Q which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the LZ30 matches up against the Q with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Pentax Q. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Pentax Q Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 has got external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax Q in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the LZ30 against the Q.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and Q is 66 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out technical specs. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and Q.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic LZ30 to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger LZ30 should have an edge in sensor innovation.