Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS30

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon P530 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P530 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P530 was unveiled 14 months after the ZS30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P530 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the P530 scores versus the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P530 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are available at Nikon P530 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P530 provides physical measurements of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the P530 and the ZS30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the P530 and ZS30 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specs. The image below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the P530 and ZS30.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger P530 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.