Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS30

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic ZS15 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS15 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS15 was brought out 6 months before the ZS30 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the ZS15 matches up vs the ZS30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS15 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS15 features exterior measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS15 against the ZS30.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS15 and ZS30 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS15 and ZS30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to give you more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively.