Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony RX100 V

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony RX100 V, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is fairly comparable but the LZ30 (1/2.3") and RX100 V (1") have different sensor measurements.

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The LZ30 was launched 4 years before the RX100 V which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the LZ30 scores against the RX100 V in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sony RX100 V Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 has external dimensions 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 RX100 V has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony RX100 V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the LZ30 against the RX100 V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and RX100 V is 66 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LZ30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX100 V will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged LZ30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.