Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony HX30V

Here is a extensive review of the Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SZ5 (14MP) and HX30V (18MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ5 was unveiled 5 months later than the HX30V which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ5 matches up versus the HX30V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ5 Gallery and Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ5 comes with outer measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

See the Panasonic SZ5 vs Sony HX30V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ5 and the HX30V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ5 and HX30V is 95 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ5 and HX30V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX30V to show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.