Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS50

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.

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.

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.

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.