Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony RX10 III and Panasonic LZ30 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony RX10 III has external dimensions of 133 x 94 x 127 mm (5.24 x 3.7 x 5″) and weighs 1051 g (2.32 lb / 37.07 oz) (including batteries). Panasonic LZ30 has external dimensions of 124 x 84 x 92 mm (4.88 x 3.31 x 3.62″) and weighs 552 g (1.22 lb / 19.47 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony RX10 III and the Panasonic LZ30. Panasonic LZ30 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 10mm shorter and 35mm thinner than Sony RX10 III.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony RX10 III and Panasonic LZ30.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony RX10 III and Panasonic LZ30.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Panasonic LZ30 is significantly lighter (499g ) than the Sony RX10 III which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.
Weather Sealing
With its weather-sealed body, we believe that the RX10 III has a big advantage over the LZ30 which doesn't provide any kind of environmental sealing.
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony RX10 III and Panasonic LZ30's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
On the other hand, Sony RX10 III features a
Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels whereas the Panasonic LZ30 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to RX10 III.