Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung NX11

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung NX11, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the NX11 (15MP) is pretty well matched but the LZ30 (1/2.3") and NX11 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The LZ30 was launched 2 years later than the NX11 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX11 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the LZ30 grades versus the NX11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Samsung NX11. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Samsung NX11 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 has 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) whilst the Samsung NX11 has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the LZ30 versus the NX11.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and NX11 is 66 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and NX11.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LZ30 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic LZ30 will give more detail utilizing its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer LZ30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.