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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Older Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the ZS10 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was manufactured 23 months earlier than the ZS30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS10 scores against the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic ZS30

 ZS10 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic ZS10

 ZS30 ZS10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Fresher by 23 months
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS30

 ZS10 ZS30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and 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 ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS10 vs the ZS30.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS10 and ZS30.

As you can see, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to offer extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older ZS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (198g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
46
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic ZS10
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (384mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors in class (198g)
features focus via touch
decent MP (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS10
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
44
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (260 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS10
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
35
really wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (198 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-25 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine FHD -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-384mm (16.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 219 grams (0.48 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 260 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $250