Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax XG-1

The following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic LZ30 versus Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was launched 18 months earlier than the XG-1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LZ30 scores against the XG-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Pentax XG-1. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 comes with outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has dimensions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the LZ30 and the XG-1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and XG-1 is 66 and 66 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and XG-1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged LZ30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.