Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS7

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon D30 and Panasonic ZS7, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was released 2 years after the ZS7 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the D30 scores versus the ZS7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot D30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The complete galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon D30 offers physical measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the D30 vs the ZS7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and ZS7 is 91 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the D30 and ZS7.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files though you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The fresher D30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.