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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS8
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic ZS30 versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was announced 18 months later than the ZS7 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the ZS30 scores versus the ZS7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic ZS7

 ZS30 ZS7 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 18 months
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Panasonic ZS30

 ZS7 ZS30 

Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Panasonic ZS7

 ZS30 ZS7 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS30 provides exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS30 versus Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS30 compared to the ZS7.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and ZS7 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS30 and ZS7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to render more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern ZS30 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS7
33
good megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography advice
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average (198g)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography highlights
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography information
69
lighter than average (198 grams)
features focus via touch
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery power (260 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
63
lighter than competition in class (218g)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS7 Landscape photography factors
44
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging information
35
relatively wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (198 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
30
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (218 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Panasonic ZS7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40 Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.40 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lbs) 218 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $250 $350