Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic ZS30

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon AW120 versus Panasonic ZS30, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was unveiled 14 months after the ZS30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the AW120 grades versus the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix AW120 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW120 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon AW120 provides outside measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the AW120 compared to the ZS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the AW120 and ZS30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent AW120 should have a benefit in sensor tech.