Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ10W

On this page, we will be matching up the Panasonic ZS30 versus Samsung HZ10W, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was brought out 3 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS30 scores versus the HZ10W in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Samsung HZ10W. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 enjoys 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) while the Samsung HZ10W has sizing of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZS30 versus Samsung HZ10W in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS30 against the HZ10W.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and HZ10W is 92 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and HZ10W.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer ZS30 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.