Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W380

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W380, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and W380 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was manufactured 3 years after the W380 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS30 grades against the W380 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Sony W380 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 comes with 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) and the Sony W380 has dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W380 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS30 and the W380.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and W380 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and W380.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS30 to produce greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The younger ZS30 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.