Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX30V

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic ZS50 vs Sony HX30V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the ZS50 (12MP) and HX30V (18MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS50 was released 2 years after the HX30V which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the ZS50 scores against the HX30V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic ZS50 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS50 comes with outside dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS50 and the HX30V.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS50 and HX30V is 90 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS50 and HX30V.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony HX30V to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern ZS50 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.