Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS30

On this page, we will be evaluating the Canon D30 and Panasonic ZS30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the D30 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was launched 14 months later than the ZS30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D30 matches up against the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon D30 has outside measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Canon D30 and Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the D30 vs the ZS30.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D30 and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and ZS30.

All in all, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS30 to show more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger D30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.