Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony TX10
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony TX10 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
- Revealed January 2013
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
- New Model is Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 133g - 96 x 56 x 18mm
- Launched August 2011
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In this write-up, we will be comparing the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony TX10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the TX10 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS30 was revealed 17 months later than the TX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony TX10 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the ZS30 matches up vs the TX10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Sony TX10
| ZS30 | TX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | August 2011 | Fresher by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Sony TX10 over the Panasonic ZS30
| TX10 | ZS30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony TX10
| ZS30 | TX10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony TX10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony TX10 has specifications of 96mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the ZS30 compared to the TX10.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and TX10 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony TX10 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and TX10.
As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern ZS30 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony TX10 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX10 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-08-16 |
| Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-4.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | XtraFine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | 3.70 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 198g (0.44 lbs) | 133g (0.29 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 56 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 images | - |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $250 | $309 |