Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX30V

Following is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS200 vs Sony HX30V, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS200 (20MP) and the HX30V (18MP) is pretty well matched but the ZS200 (1") and HX30V (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The ZS200 was manufactured 6 years after the HX30V which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the ZS200 grades vs the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS200 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS200 provides outer 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 Sony HX30V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS200 versus the HX30V.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS200 and HX30V is 86 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS200 and HX30V.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The ZS200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic ZS200 will give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent ZS200 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.