Panasonic SZ10 vs Panasonic ZS30

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.