Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H300

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the H300 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was brought out 13 months prior to the H300 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the LZ30 matches up vs the H300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 features 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 H300 has specifications of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") along with a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony H300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the LZ30 against the H300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and H300 is 66 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and H300.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony H300 to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older LZ30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.