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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS35
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic ZS30, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S570 was brought out 4 years earlier than the ZS30 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the S570 scores versus the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic ZS30

 S570 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Nikon S570

 ZS30 S570 
IntroducedJanuary 2013August 2009More recent by 41 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic ZS30

 S570 ZS30 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S570 offers physical measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S570 compared to the ZS30.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S570 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S570 and ZS30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to give more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S570 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography factors
20
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
32
good resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than average (198g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
45
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than average (198g)
offers touch focus
good resolution (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S570 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
27
fairly wide (28mm)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S570 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging info
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
35
decently wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (198g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic ZS30
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-04 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 140g (0.31 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $250