Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung HZ50W

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").

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The 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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Samsung HZ50W. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Samsung HZ50W Gallery.

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).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung HZ50W in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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.