Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony QX1

Here is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony QX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the QX1 (20MP) is pretty similar but the ZS30 (1/2.3") and QX1 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS30 was manufactured 20 months before the QX1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the ZS30 grades vs the QX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Sony QX1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS30 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony QX1 has measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony QX1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS30 against the QX1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and QX1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The visual here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and QX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The ZS30 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony QX1 will offer more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older ZS30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.