Panasonic ZS10 vs Samsung HZ30W

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was introduced 13 months later than the HZ30W which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the ZS10 scores versus the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS10 provides external measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has measurements of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Panasonic ZS10 and Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS10 against the HZ30W.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS10 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The visual below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS10 and HZ30W.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS10 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS10 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.