Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX300
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44
Portability
94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
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94 Imaging
42 Features
38 Overall
40
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Released January 2013
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS35
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
- Released February 2013
- Replacement is Sony WX350
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Below is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic ZS30 versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the ZS30 grades versus the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Sony WX300
| ZS30 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic ZS30
| WX300 | ZS30 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony WX300
| ZS30 | WX300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2013 |  | February 2013 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS30 enjoys external 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) and the Sony WX300 has measurements of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the ZS30 versus the WX300.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS30 and WX300.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files but you have to take the age of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography info
Sony WX300 Portrait photography info
decent megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street photography with Panasonic ZS30
Street photography with Sony WX300
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average in class (198g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (166 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography factors
Sony WX300 Sports photography factors
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18MP)
comes with tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
lighter than average in class (198g)
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lighter than others in class (166g)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
Landscape photography with Sony WX300
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (18 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery power (260 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
Photography GlossaryVlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
Vlogging with Sony WX300
reasonably wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (198g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no mic support
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (166g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony WX300 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-01-07 | 2013-02-20 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 18MP | 18MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-6.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 920k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | 4.30 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 198g (0.44 lbs) | 166g (0.37 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 images | - |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $250 | $330 |
