Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic ZS30

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FX90 versus Panasonic ZS30, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FX90 was introduced 16 months prior to the ZS30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FX90 grades versus the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX90 has external measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FX90 vs the ZS30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and ZS30 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading specs. The visual underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FX90 and ZS30.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to deliver extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older FX90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.