Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX100V

Below, we are matching up the Panasonic ZS30 versus Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was brought out 15 months later than the HX100V making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the ZS30 matches up vs the HX100V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 offers physical 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 HX100V has dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).

See the Panasonic ZS30 versus Sony HX100V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS30 versus the HX100V.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and HX100V is 92 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS30 and HX100V.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.