Panasonic SZ1 vs Samsung HZ30W

In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic SZ1 and Samsung HZ30W, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ1 (16MP) and HZ30W (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ1 was revealed 24 months after the HZ30W making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SZ1 grades against the HZ30W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ1 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic SZ1 and Samsung HZ30W in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ1 and the HZ30W.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and HZ30W is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ1 and HZ30W.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ1 to provide more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger SZ1 should have an advantage in sensor tech.