Panasonic LZ30 vs Samsung WB850F

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic LZ30 versus Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the WB850F (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was manufactured 13 months later than the WB850F which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LZ30 grades versus the WB850F when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LZ30 features outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Samsung WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ30 versus Samsung WB850F in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the LZ30 versus the WB850F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and WB850F is 66 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and WB850F.

As you can see, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent LZ30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.