Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W830

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was revealed 12 months prior to the W830 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS30 scores vs the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS30 comes with exterior measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS30 against the W830.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and W830 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and W830.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W830 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older ZS30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.