Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony WX10

Following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic LZ30 versus Sony WX10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the WX10 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was introduced 2 years after the WX10 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the LZ30 matches up versus the WX10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sony WX10 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 has got 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) while the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LZ30 versus Sony WX10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the LZ30 compared to the WX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and WX10 is 66 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and WX10.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of files but you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The newer LZ30 will have an advantage in sensor technology.