Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic ZS30

Here, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was released 3 years before the ZS30 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FZ100 matches up against the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 has got external measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ100 compared to the ZS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and ZS30 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and ZS30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older FZ100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.