Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Revealed July 2013
- Succeeded the Nikon AW100
- Refreshed by Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
- Updated by Panasonic ZS35

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
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").

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.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic ZS30
AW110 | ZS30 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Nikon AW110
ZS30 | AW110 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper display (+306k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic ZS30
AW110 | ZS30 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
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).
Compare the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
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.

Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-07-05 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 614k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | OLED monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lbs) | 198 grams (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $250 | $250 |