Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony RX10 II

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic ZS30 versus Sony RX10 II, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the RX10 II (20MP) is relatively well matched but the ZS30 (1/2.3") and RX10 II (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The ZS30 was announced 3 years prior to the RX10 II and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the ZS30 grades versus the RX10 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 II. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Sony RX10 II Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 features outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 II has proportions of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") having a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS30 vs the RX10 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and RX10 II is 92 and 58 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by checking specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and RX10 II.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The ZS30 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX10 II will give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older ZS30 is going to be behind in sensor tech.