Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS70

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.