Canon S100 vs Panasonic ZS30

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon S100 and Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and ZS30 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The S100 was introduced 12 months earlier than the ZS30 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the S100 matches up versus the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are provided at Canon S100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 provides outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon S100 and Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S100 compared to the ZS30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S100 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS30 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S100 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.