Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS30 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. The image resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was brought out within a month of the Galaxy Camera and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS30 grades vs the Galaxy Camera with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 provides exterior measurements 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS30 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and Galaxy Camera is 92 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and Galaxy Camera.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic ZS30 to result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively.