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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W220

Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(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
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony W220, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and W220 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was released 4 years after the W220 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the ZS30 grades vs the W220 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Sony W220

 ZS30 W220 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic ZS30

 W220 ZS30 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony W220

 ZS30 W220 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 offers exterior 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 W220 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the ZS30 vs the W220.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and W220.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent ZS30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS30
Portrait photography with Sony W220
33
resolution is good (18MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Street photography highlights
Sony W220 Street photography highlights
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (198 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
46
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography information
Sony W220 Travel photography information
69
lighter than competition (198g)
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (18MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography details
Sony W220 Landscape photography details
44
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
32
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging details
Sony W220 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (198 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Also called as Lumix DMC-TZ40 -
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 1 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.40 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (8 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 147 gr (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $250 $160