Panasonic LZ30 vs Sony WX500

Lets look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty similar and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was released 3 years prior to the WX500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the LZ30 matches up against the WX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 features outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") and a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) whilst the Sony WX500 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LZ30 and Sony WX500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the LZ30 against the WX500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and WX500 is 66 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and WX500.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony WX500 to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged LZ30 is going to be behind in sensor technology.