Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic ZS30

Following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the ZS30 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the FX580 scores versus the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX580 has external dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the FX580 versus the ZS30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX580 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and ZS30.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZS30 to resolve more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The more aged FX580 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.