Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony NEX-F3

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic LZ30 versus Sony NEX-F3, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the NEX-F3 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the LZ30 (1/2.3") and NEX-F3 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.

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The LZ30 was unveiled 5 months after the NEX-F3 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-F3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LZ30 matches up versus the NEX-F3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sony Alpha NEX-F3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sony NEX-F3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LZ30 has got physical 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) while the Sony NEX-F3 has dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 42mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 314 grams (0.69 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the LZ30 against the NEX-F3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and NEX-F3 is 66 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and NEX-F3.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The LZ30 contains the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging.