Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H300
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44
Portability
63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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63 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H300 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
Sony H300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3-5.9) lens
- 590g - 130 x 95 x 122mm
- Released February 2014
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In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony H300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the H300 (20MP) is very close and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS30 was brought out 13 months before the H300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony H300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ZS30 grades against the H300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Sony H300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Sony H300
| ZS30 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H300 over the Panasonic ZS30
| H300 | ZS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2014 |  | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony H300
| ZS30 | H300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H300 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS30 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 Sony H300 has measurements of 130mm x 95mm x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") and a weight of 590 grams (1.30 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony H300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS30 and the H300.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and H300 is 92 and 63 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H300 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and H300.
As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony H300 to result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older ZS30 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography details
Sony H300 Portrait photography details
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
Street photography with Sony H300
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (198 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (590 grams)
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Sports photography with Sony H300
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
amazing zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors (198 grams)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Timelapse function
not so great battery (260 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (590g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
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Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H300 Landscape photography highlights
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging features
Sony H300 Vlogging features
really wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (198g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (590g)
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony H300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H300 |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz(R) |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-875mm (35.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 920 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 201 thousand dot |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | 8.80 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off, Advanced Flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB 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 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 198 grams (0.44 lb) | 590 grams (1.30 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 130 x 95 x 122mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 shots | 350 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (Off, 10 sec, 2 sec, portrait1, portrait2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $250 | $249 |