Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS5

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon D30 versus Panasonic ZS5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was manufactured 3 years after the ZS5 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the D30 scores against the ZS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5. The entire galleries are provided at Canon D30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon D30 enjoys outside dimensions 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 ZS5 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Canon D30 versus Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the D30 versus the ZS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and ZS5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D30 and ZS5.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger D30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.