Panasonic ZS30 vs Panasonic ZS8

Following is a in-depth review of the Panasonic ZS30 versus Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was launched 18 months after the ZS8 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the ZS30 scores against the ZS8 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS30 compared to the ZS8.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and ZS8 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and ZS8.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to give more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.