Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony QX10
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44
Portability
96 Imaging
42 Features
34 Overall
38
96 Imaging
42 Features
34 Overall
38
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony QX10 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
- Launched January 2013
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
- New Model is Panasonic ZS35
Sony QX10
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1440 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
- Revealed September 2013
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Let's examine more in depth at the Panasonic ZS30 versus Sony QX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the QX10 (18MP) is pretty close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS30 was announced 8 months earlier than the QX10 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera.
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the ZS30 grades vs the QX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Sony QX10
| ZS30 | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | " | Bigger screen (+3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 0k | Clearer screen (+920k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Panasonic ZS30
| QX10 | ZS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2013 |  | January 2013 | More modern by 8 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony QX10
| ZS30 | QX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony QX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 has got outside 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 QX10 has dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the ZS30 vs the QX10.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and QX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony QX10 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and QX10.
As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of files but you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The more aged ZS30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography details
Sony QX10 Portrait photography details
good resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
decent MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Panasonic ZS30 Street photography factors
Sony QX10 Street photography factors
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than average in class (198g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (105g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography details
Sony QX10 Sports photography details
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
Sony QX10 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than average in class (198g)
has focus via touch
good resolution (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery power (260 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lighter than competition in class (105g)
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (18MP)
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
Landscape photography with Sony QX10
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (260 shots)
no Timelapse function
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
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Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging info
Sony QX10 Vlogging info
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (198 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone port
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (105g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1440 x 1080 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony QX10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 |
| Also called | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Lens-style |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2013-09-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Lens-style |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 aliasing 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 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3" | - |
| Screen resolution | 920k dots | 0k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | Depends on connected smartphone |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1200 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | None |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) | 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1440x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 198 grams (0.44 pounds) | 105 grams (0.23 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN, |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 secs) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $250 | $250 |