Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung SL820

On this page, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS30 versus Samsung SL820, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and SL820 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was revealed 3 years later than the SL820 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the ZS30 scores vs the SL820 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Samsung SL820. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS30 features external measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Samsung SL820 has measurements of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the ZS30 against the SL820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and SL820 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by checking a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and SL820.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to give extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher ZS30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.