Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony QX100

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony QX100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the QX100 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the LZ30 (1/2.3") and QX100 (1") provide totally different sensor size.

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The LZ30 was introduced 8 months prior to the QX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the LZ30 scores against the QX100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sony QX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony QX100 has sizing of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony QX100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the LZ30 and the QX100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and QX100 is 66 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and QX100.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LZ30 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony QX100 will resolve greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older LZ30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.