Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic ZS30

The following is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic ZS30, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the EX-Z550 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z550 was unveiled 4 years before the ZS30 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z550 matches up versus the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-Z550 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z550 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z550 has got outer dimensions of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z550 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z550 and the ZS30.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z550 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z550 and ZS30.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z550 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.