Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX150

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is fairly close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was revealed 11 months after the WX150 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the ZS30 scores vs the WX150 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX150 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the ZS30 against the WX150.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS30 and WX150 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS30 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer ZS30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.