Nikon S100 vs Panasonic ZS30

Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S100 was revealed 16 months prior to the ZS30 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the S100 grades versus the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 enjoys outer measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Nikon S100 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S100 against the ZS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and ZS30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to give you extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged S100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.