Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony RX100 III

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony RX100 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is very close but the ZS30 (1/2.3") and RX100 III (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The ZS30 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the RX100 III making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the ZS30 matches up vs the RX100 III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 has got physical dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony RX100 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS30 and the RX100 III.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and RX100 III is 92 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The pic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and RX100 III.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS30 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 III will render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The more aged ZS30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.