Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS40

Following is a detailed review of the Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS40, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the ZS40 (18MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The ZS30 was released 12 months before the ZS40 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the ZS30 matches up vs the ZS40 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Panasonic ZS40 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS30 features physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS40 has measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS40 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS30 versus the ZS40.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and ZS40 is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS30 and ZS40.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.