Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Revealed January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
- Renewed by Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS60
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview
Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic ZS30 versus Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe ZS30 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the ZS50 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the ZS30 scores vs the ZS50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic ZS50
ZS30 | ZS50 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic ZS30
ZS50 | ZS30 | |||
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Revealed | January 2015 | January 2013 | More modern by 24 months | |
Manual focus | Dial precise focusing | |||
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Panasonic ZS50
ZS30 | ZS50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display sizing | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 provides external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS50 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS30 versus Panasonic ZS50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS30 against the ZS50.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and ZS50.
As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged ZS30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | Lumix DMC-TZ70 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2015-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 6.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198g (0.44 lb) | 243g (0.54 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 44 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 138 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | 300 images |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $250 | $350 |