Clicky

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Panasonic SZ10
(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
Panasonic ZS30
(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
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

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 Images

The 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.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Panasonic ZS30

 SZ10 ZS30 
LaunchedJanuary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic SZ10

 ZS30 SZ10 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS30

 SZ10 ZS30 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ10 and ZS30 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent MP (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography advice
70
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (198g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
34
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
low fps (1.4 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
no phase detect AF
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic SZ10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
67
lighter than competitors (177 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (288mm)
no Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
69
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
41
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (200 shots)
no Timelapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (177g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone socket
35
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
Photography Glossary

Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic SZ10 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
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