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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
55
Imaging
51
Features
80
Overall
62
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 831g - 137 x 99 x 131mm
  • Announced June 2014
  • Newer Model is Panasonic FZ2500
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 over the Panasonic ZS30

 FZ1000 ZS30 
AnnouncedJune 2014January 2013Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution921k920kClearer screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic FZ1000

 ZS30 FZ1000 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic ZS30

 FZ1000 ZS30 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
70
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
33
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Street photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography features
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
66
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (198g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography factors
67
amazing zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
features tracking focus
lacks phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (400mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
69
lighter than competition in class (198g)
includes focus by touch
megapixel count good (18MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (260 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 Landscape photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography features
64
has manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
44
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery power (260 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FZ1000
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
66
fairly wide (25mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
35
relatively wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (198g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
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Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Type Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-06-12 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 13.50 m (at Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 831 grams (1.83 lb) 198 grams (0.44 lb)
Physical dimensions 137 x 99 x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 64 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 517 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 260 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $800 $250