Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung HZ30W

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FZ70 was released 3 years after the HZ30W which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the FZ70 grades against the HZ30W when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FZ70 has got physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FZ70 vs Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FZ70 versus the HZ30W.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and HZ30W is 63 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ70 and HZ30W.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic FZ70 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern FZ70 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.