Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W570

Lets look closer at the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was unveiled 2 years later than the W570 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the LZ30 grades versus the W570 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sony W570 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 offers outside measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony W570 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the LZ30 versus the W570.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and W570 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and W570.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you should take the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern LZ30 provides an edge in sensor innovation.