Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS70
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2013
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Updated by Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
- Revealed April 2017
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS60
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS30 versus Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are sold by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS30 was introduced 5 years before the ZS70 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the ZS30 scores against the ZS70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic ZS70
ZS30 | ZS70 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic ZS30
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Revealed | April 2017 | January 2013 | More modern by 52 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Crisper display (+120k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Panasonic ZS70
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Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display measurements | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).
Check the Panasonic ZS30 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS30 compared to the ZS70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and ZS70.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS70 to give you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged ZS30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | Lumix DMC-TZ90 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2017-04-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-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 | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5184 x 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-6.4 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 1,040k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,166k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.46x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated 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 | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) | 322 gr (0.71 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 380 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $250 | $450 |