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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS25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
Panasonic ZS50
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic ZS50

 ZS30 ZS50 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic ZS30

 ZS50 ZS30 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Panasonic ZS50

 ZS30 ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography highlights
33
MP count decent (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
42
has manual focus
features face detect focus
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography info
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (198g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (243 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS50 as a Sports photography camera
46
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than others (243g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography advice
44
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging features
35
really wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (198 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (243 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
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