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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(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
Panasonic ZS30
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic ZS30

 GX7 ZS30 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2013More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic GX7

 ZS30 GX7 

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic ZS30

 GX7 ZS30 
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and ZS30 is 81 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320s)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
33
decent megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
82
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
66
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (198 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography features
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography factors
67
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than average (198g)
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (18MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
73
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging highlights
34
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
35
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (198 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
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