Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony T90

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony T90, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and T90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was revealed 3 years later than the T90 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony T90 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LZ30 grades vs the T90 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-T90. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sony T90 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 has physical measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Sony T90 has specifications of 94mm x 57mm x 15mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.6") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the LZ30 against the T90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and T90 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and T90.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic LZ30 to render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LZ30 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.