Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony S2000
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs
(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
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS25
- Updated by Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2010
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On this page, we are evaluating the Panasonic ZS30 versus Sony S2000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and S2000 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS30 was announced 3 years after the S2000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the ZS30 scores versus the S2000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Sony S2000
| ZS30 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | January 2010 | More modern by 37 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic ZS30
| S2000 | ZS30 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony S2000
| ZS30 | S2000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 offers outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS30 and the S2000.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and S2000 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by going over specifications. The picture underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and S2000.
To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to offer greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger ZS30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony S2000 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-01-07 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 10 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 3456 x 2592 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 33-105mm (3.2x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 920k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1200 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.40 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 198 gr (0.44 pounds) | 167 gr (0.37 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 260 photographs | - |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $250 | $225 |