Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS30

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS30, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty well matched but the G6 (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The G6 was unveiled 4 months after the ZS30 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the G6 scores vs the ZS30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G6 provides exterior dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic G6 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the G6 compared to the ZS30.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the G6 and ZS30 is 74 and 92 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and ZS30.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G6 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic ZS30 will resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.