Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony WX350

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic LZ30 versus Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was manufactured 13 months before the WX350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX350 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LZ30 grades versus the WX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 has outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LZ30 versus Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the LZ30 against the WX350.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LZ30 and WX350 is 66 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LZ30 and WX350.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX350 to resolve more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older LZ30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.