Panasonic ZS100 vs Sony QX30

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony QX30, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Lens-style by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS100 (20MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the ZS100 (1") and QX30 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The ZS100 was unveiled 17 months later than the QX30 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the ZS100 matches up versus the QX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS100 Gallery & Sony QX30 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS100 features exterior dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Sony QX30 has sizing of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS100 versus Sony QX30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS100 against the QX30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS100 and QX30 is 87 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS100 and QX30.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The ZS100 uses the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher ZS100 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.