Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic ZS30

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FZ200 was unveiled 5 months before the ZS30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the FZ200 grades vs the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") with a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ200 versus the ZS30.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and ZS30 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and ZS30.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to deliver extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.