Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H50

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was launched 4 years later than the H50 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LZ30 matches up against the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony H50 has specifications of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") and a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the LZ30 versus the H50.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and H50 is 66 and 69 respectively.

Normally, its tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and H50.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern LZ30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.