Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony A350

Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony A350, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the A350 (14MP) is very similar but the LZ30 (1/2.3") and A350 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The LZ30 was introduced 4 years after the A350 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the LZ30 scores versus the A350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A350. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sony A350 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 enjoys outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony A350 has specifications of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") with a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs).

See the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony A350 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the LZ30 against the A350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and A350 is 66 and 62 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and A350.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LZ30 using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic LZ30 will offer extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger LZ30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.