Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS3/Panasonic-ZS3-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Introduced May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternate Name is WB600
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS3 versus Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the ZS3 (10MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The ZS3 was introduced 8 months prior to the HZ30W which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the ZS3 grades versus the HZ30W in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 and Samsung HZ30W. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS3 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Samsung HZ30W
ZS3 | HZ30W | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic ZS3
HZ30W | ZS3 | |||
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Launched | January 2010 | ![]() | May 2009 | More recent by 8 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focus |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS3 and Samsung HZ30W
ZS3 | HZ30W | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS3 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS3 versus Samsung HZ30W in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS3 versus the HZ30W.
![Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS3-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS3 and HZ30W is 91 and 91 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS3-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS3 and HZ30W.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Samsung HZ30W to render more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older ZS3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS3-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS3-vs-Samsung-HZ30W-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS3 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 | Samsung HZ30W |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-TZ7 | WB600 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-05-14 | 2010-01-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-360mm (15.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 16 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | AVCHD Lite | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 229 grams (0.50 lbs) | 245 grams (0.54 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 model | - | SLB-11A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $200 | $280 |