Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS30

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS30, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the FS7 (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the FS7 (1/2.5") and ZS30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS7 was released 5 years before the ZS30 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FS7 scores versus the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FS7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS7 enjoys exterior measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS7 vs Panasonic ZS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FS7 against the ZS30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FS7 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FS7 and ZS30.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FS7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic ZS30 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS7 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.