Canon D30 vs Panasonic ZS8

In this article, we are contrasting the Canon D30 versus Panasonic ZS8, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The D30 was introduced 2 years later than the ZS8 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the D30 grades versus the ZS8 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot D30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon D30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon D30 comes with external measurements of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the D30 against the ZS8.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D30 and ZS8 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D30 and ZS8.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to render more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer D30 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.