Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
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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 Galaxy Camera 3G Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
- New Model is Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F) lens
- 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Announced August 2012
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The ZS30 was revealed 5 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS30 scores vs the Galaxy Camera 3G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
ZS30 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 0k | Crisper display (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G over the Panasonic ZS30
Galaxy Camera 3G | ZS30 | |||
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Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+1.8") |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G
ZS30 | Galaxy Camera 3G | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 comes with external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS30 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.
![Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 92 and 90 respectively.
![Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and Galaxy Camera 3G.
Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to render more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.
![Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-ZS30-vs-Samsung-Galaxy-Camera-3G-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 Galaxy Camera 3G Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Samsung |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G |
Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-01-07 | 2012-08-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | - |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 4.8" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 0 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | - |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1200s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
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) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198g (0.44 pounds) | 305g (0.67 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $250 | $606 |