Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony H70

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic LZ30 versus Sony H70, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was unveiled 2 years later than the H70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the LZ30 matches up versus the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 has got outer measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LZ30 versus Sony H70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LZ30 against the H70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and H70 is 66 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LZ30 and H70.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern LZ30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.