Panasonic ZS200 vs Samsung HZ30W

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic ZS200 versus Samsung HZ30W, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the ZS200 (20MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the ZS200 (1") and HZ30W (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was introduced 8 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the ZS200 matches up against the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS200 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has proportions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS200 versus Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS200 vs the HZ30W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and HZ30W is 86 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and HZ30W.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS200 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS200 will provide you with more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS200 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.