Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
- Revealed November 2013
- Replaced the Panasonic GX1
- Refreshed by Panasonic GX8
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
In this write-up, we are looking at the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic ZS30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly well matched but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe GX7 was manufactured 11 months later than the ZS30 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.
Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the GX7 scores against the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic ZS30
GX7 | ZS30 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | January 2013 | More recent by 11 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Clearer display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic GX7
ZS30 | GX7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic ZS30
GX7 | ZS30 | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX7 features external measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and 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).
Look at the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic ZS30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the GX7 and the ZS30.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and ZS30 is 81 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX7 and ZS30.
As you can tell, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX7 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS30 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent GX7 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-11-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface 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 |
Peak resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 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 |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,765 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 15s |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/1200s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 5.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/320s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 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) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 402 gr (0.89 lb) | 198 gr (0.44 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 718 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 260 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,000 | $250 |