Panasonic FX700 vs Panasonic ZS30

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the FX700 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was manufactured 3 years before the ZS30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the FX700 scores against the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX700 and Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FX700 versus the ZS30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and ZS30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX700 and ZS30.

All in all, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to render more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FX700 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.