Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W650

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W650, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was unveiled 13 months later than the W650 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS30 grades against the W650 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Sony W650 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 has outside measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W650 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W650 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the ZS30 compared to the W650.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and W650 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and W650.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern ZS30 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.