Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30/Panasonic-ZS30-front.jpg)
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F 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
- Announced January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
- Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
- 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
- Announced January 2012
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Panasonic ZS30 versus Samsung DV300F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the DV300F (16MP) is very similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The ZS30 was unveiled 13 months after the DV300F making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the ZS30 scores vs the DV300F when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Samsung DV300F. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Samsung DV300F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Samsung DV300F
ZS30 | DV300F | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | Newer by 13 months |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic ZS30
DV300F | ZS30 |
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Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung DV300F
ZS30 | DV300F | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 provides outer measurements 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 Samsung DV300F has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS30 versus Samsung DV300F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS30 versus the DV300F.
![Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-vs-Samsung-DV300F-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-vs-Samsung-DV300F-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and DV300F.
As you can tell, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer ZS30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
![Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-vs-Samsung-DV300F-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-vs-Samsung-DV300F-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Samsung DV300F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Samsung DV300F |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-01-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.40 m | 4.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lb) | 133 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | - | BP88 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $250 | $200 |