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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS60

Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60 front
Portability
88 Imaging
44 Features
63 Overall
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic ZS60
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 282g - 112 x 64 x 38mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ80
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS50
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both built by Panasonic. The resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was revealed 4 years earlier than the ZS60 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the ZS30 grades vs the ZS60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS60 over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 ZS60 ZS30 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2013More modern by 36 months
Manually focus  Very precise focus
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Panasonic ZS60

		

		

			
 ZS30 ZS60 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS60 has sizing of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).
See the Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS60 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS30 vs the ZS60.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS60 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and ZS60 is 92 and 88 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS60 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and ZS60.
Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to factor the age  of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS60 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS60 Portrait photography details
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 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
53
 focusing manually
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 features face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
 external flash not possible
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Street photography camera
66
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes touch focus
 lighter than competition (198 grams)
 screen is fixed
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
71
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 comes with focus via touch
 lighter than average in class (282g)
 screen does not articulate
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Sports photography advice
46
 excellent zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 low battery (260 shots)
 does not have phase detect AF
57
 excellent zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18MP)
 features tracking focus
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS60 Travel photography advice
69
 lighter than competition (198 grams)
 includes touch focus
 resolution is good (18MP)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (480mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 low battery (260 shots)
 display is not selfie friendly
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
 lighter than average in class (282 grams)
 comes with focus via touch
 good megapixels (18MP)
 has built in flash
 quite wide (24mm)
 long zoom (720mm)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS60 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 decently wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 low battery (260 per charge)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
59
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good megapixels (18 megapixels)
 delivers RAW files
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS60 Vlogging factors
35
 decently wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 image stabilization (Optical)
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition (198 grams)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have external mic port
35
 quite wide (24mm)
 touchscreen capability
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 lighter than average in class (282g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 lack of microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS60 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Panasonic ZS60
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60
Other name Lumix DMC-TZ40 Lumix DMC-TZ80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 6.40 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe    
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 198 grams (0.44 pounds) 282 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 112 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 37
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 109
Other
Battery life 260 photos 320 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $250 $248