Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS30

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic ZS30, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the FZ1000 II (1") and ZS30 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The FZ1000 II was manufactured 6 years later than the ZS30 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the FZ1000 II matches up against the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ1000 II has got exterior dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ1000 II against the ZS30.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and ZS30 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 II and ZS30.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FZ1000 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 II provides a benefit in sensor innovation.