Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS30

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic ZS30, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ1000 (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively similar but the FZ1000 (1") and ZS30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 was manufactured 18 months after the ZS30 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief view of how the FZ1000 grades versus the ZS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ1000 has got exterior dimensions of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ1000 against the ZS30.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 and ZS30 is 55 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ1000 and ZS30.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 will offer extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.