Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony RX100 IV

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony RX100 IV, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is fairly close but the ZS30 (1/2.3") and RX100 IV (1") possess different sensor sizes.

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The ZS30 was introduced 3 years before the RX100 IV which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the ZS30 grades vs the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS30 provides outer 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) and the Sony RX100 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony RX100 IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS30 against the RX100 IV.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and RX100 IV is 92 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and RX100 IV.

Clearly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The ZS30 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX100 IV will provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged ZS30 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.