Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 vs Canon PowerShot D30

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and the Canon PowerShot D30, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 was introduced in July 2011 and Canon PowerShot D30 was introduced in February 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 over Canon PowerShot D30.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot D30 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and Canon PowerShot D30 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot and 461k dot resolutions respectively.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400. Canon PowerShot D30 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200.

Canon PowerShot D30 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 is equipped with Venus Engine HD II processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4176 x 2784 4320 x 2432, 3264 x 2448, 3392 x 2264, 3552 x 2000, 2560 x 1920, 2656 x 1768, 2784 x 1568, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360 with 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Canon PowerShot D30 is equipped with DIGIC 4 processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in GPS

Cameras have built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 has an HDMI and Canon PowerShot D30 has a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot D30 comes with NB-6LH battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7, and up to 1/1600 sec on Canon PowerShot D30. Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 can shoot continuously up to 2.3 fps. Canon PowerShot D30 can shoot continuously up to 1.9 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.30 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 and 3.50 m on Canon PowerShot D30..

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 body has dimensions of 103 x 60 x 33 mm (4.06 x 2.36 x 1.3") and Canon PowerShot D30 body has dimensions of 109 x 68 x 28 mm (4.29 x 2.68 x 1.1") and they both weigh 218 g (0.48 lb / 7.69 oz).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7

Canon PowerShot D30

103 mm

60 mm

109 mm

68 mm

60 mm

68 mm