Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS30

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic SZ8 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ8 was released 13 months later than the ZS30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ8 scores vs the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic SZ8 has outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ8 compared to the ZS30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ8 and ZS30 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ8 and ZS30.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ8 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.