Canon SX10 IS vs Panasonic ZS30

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX10 IS and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was revealed 5 years before the ZS30 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX10 IS matches up against the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are available at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS provides outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX10 IS against the ZS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and ZS30 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and ZS30.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.