Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic ZS30

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic ZS30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX9 (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the GX9 (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The GX9 was launched 5 years later than the ZS30 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the GX9 matches up vs the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-GX9 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX9 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX9 enjoys exterior measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) while 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the GX9 vs the ZS30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX9 and ZS30 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and ZS30.

Clearly, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX9 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX9 will resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern GX9 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.