Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony A9 II

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic LZ30 versus Sony A9 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the LZ30 (1/2.3") and A9 II (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The LZ30 was revealed 7 years prior to the A9 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A9 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the LZ30 matches up vs the A9 II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 has outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") and a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LZ30 versus Sony A9 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the LZ30 versus the A9 II.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and A9 II is 66 and 62 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and A9 II.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LZ30 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A9 II will result in more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged LZ30 will be behind in sensor tech.