Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX5

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the ZS30 (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") come with different sensor sizes.

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The ZS30 was brought out 2 years after the HX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the ZS30 grades vs the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 offers physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony HX5 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS30 against the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and HX5 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and HX5.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS30 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic ZS30 will result in extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern ZS30 should have an edge in sensor tech.