Panasonic ZS30 vs Samsung WB700

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB700, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and WB700 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was introduced 2 years after the WB700 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS30 matches up against the WB700 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 has physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Samsung WB700 has proportions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS30 and Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the ZS30 versus the WB700.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The picture here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and WB700.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern ZS30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.