Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Released January 2015
(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
- Launched January 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ10 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is pretty close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ10 was released 2 years after the ZS30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SZ10 scores versus the ZS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ10 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic ZS30
SZ10 | ZS30 | |||
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Launched | January 2015 | January 2013 | Newer by 25 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic SZ10
ZS30 | SZ10 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS30
SZ10 | ZS30 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ10 has outside dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic SZ10 versus Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ10 and the ZS30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The pic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ10 and ZS30.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger SZ10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 |
Alternative name | - | Lumix DMC-TZ40 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-01-06 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 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 | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 24-480mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.4fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.20 m | 6.40 m |
Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 177 gr (0.39 lbs) | 198 gr (0.44 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 200 photographs | 260 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $200 | $250 |