Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LZ30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was launched about the same time to the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the LZ30 grades vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 comes with outside 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LZ30 against the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and Galaxy Camera is 66 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at technical specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration.