Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS30

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic ZS30, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was unveiled 6 months after the ZS30 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the AW110 matches up vs the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW110 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the AW110 and the ZS30.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the AW110 and ZS30.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.