Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was revealed 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LZ30 grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 features exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

See the Panasonic LZ30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the LZ30 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 66 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files although you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.