Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
- Introduced May 2015
- Older Model is Panasonic G6
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Here is a detailed comparison of the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic ZS30, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the G7 (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe G7 was released 2 years later than the ZS30 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the G7 matches up against the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic ZS30
G7 | ZS30 | |||
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Introduced | May 2015 | January 2013 | Fresher by 29 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer screen (+120k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic G7
ZS30 | G7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic ZS30
G7 | ZS30 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G7 enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the G7 versus the ZS30.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 and ZS30 is 71 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 and ZS30.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The G7 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS30 will produce more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent G7 provides a benefit in sensor tech.
Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-05-19 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m | 6.40 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 410g (0.90 lbs) | 198g (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 260 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $800 | $250 |