Panasonic GX8 vs Panasonic ZS30

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS30, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GX8 (20MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly comparable but the GX8 (Four Thirds) and ZS30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GX8 was brought out 2 years after the ZS30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple view of how the GX8 scores against the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 has got external measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GX8 and Panasonic ZS30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the GX8 against the ZS30.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the GX8 and ZS30 is 74 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX8 and ZS30.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GX8 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX8 will produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger GX8 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.