Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony ZV-1

Below is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively close but the ZS30 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") posses different sensor sizing.

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The ZS30 was introduced 8 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the ZS30 scores versus the ZV-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Sony ZV-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS30 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony ZV-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the ZS30 versus the ZV-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and ZV-1 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and ZV-1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS30 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony ZV-1 will provide you with more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older ZS30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.