Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W560

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic LZ30 versus Sony W560, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the W560 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was announced 2 years later than the W560 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LZ30 matches up vs the W560 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Sony W560 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LZ30 features outside dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony W560 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LZ30 versus Sony W560 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the LZ30 compared to the W560.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and W560 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and W560.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic LZ30 to provide extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger LZ30 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.