Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ50W
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ50W 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
- Released January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Successor is Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-676mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 426g - 116 x 83 x 91mm
- Launched May 2010
- Additionally Known as WB5500
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Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung HZ50W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and HZ50W (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe ZS30 was manufactured 2 years later than the HZ50W and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Samsung HZ50W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS30 grades against the HZ50W with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Samsung HZ50W
| ZS30 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | May 2010 | More recent by 33 months |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ50W over the Panasonic ZS30
| HZ50W | ZS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More precise focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung HZ50W
| ZS30 | HZ50W | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ50W Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 has external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung HZ50W has sizing of 116mm x 83mm x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS30 versus the HZ50W.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and HZ50W is 92 and 70 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ50W Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and HZ50W.
All in all, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer ZS30 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ50W Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Samsung HZ50W | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Samsung HZ50W |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | WB5500 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2010-05-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 26-676mm (26.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/2.8-5.0 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 10cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 16 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 198g (0.44 lbs) | 426g (0.94 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 116 x 83 x 91mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.6") |
| 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 | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | SLB-11A |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SC/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $250 | $250 |