Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX20V
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44
Portability
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
90 Imaging
42 Features
50 Overall
45
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
- Updated by Panasonic ZS35
Sony HX20V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Released July 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V
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In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe ZS30 was released 6 months later than the HX20V which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS30 grades vs the HX20V with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Sony HX20V
| ZS30 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Panasonic ZS30
| HX20V | ZS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony HX20V
| ZS30 | HX20V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | July 2012 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS30 comes with exterior 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 Sony HX20V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS30 and the HX20V.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and HX20V is 92 and 90 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and HX20V.
Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos though you would want to consider the release date of the products into consideration.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Portrait photography camera
good MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
has face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Panasonic ZS30 Street photography details
Sony HX20V Street photography details
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competitors (198 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (254g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports photography with Sony HX20V
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX20V as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competitors (198g)
includes focus via touch
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than others (254 grams)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography information
Sony HX20V Landscape photography information
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery pack (260 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging information
Sony HX20V Vlogging information
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (198g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no mic jack
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (254g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2012-07-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | 7.10 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 198 gr (0.44 lb) | 254 gr (0.56 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| 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 pictures | 320 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $250 | $397 |
