Canon D30 vs Panasonic S1

Its time to look much closer at the Canon D30 vs Panasonic S1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D30 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty close and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The D30 was released 3 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summary of how the D30 grades versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot D30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Canon D30 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon D30 offers external dimensions of 109mm x 68mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.1") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon D30 vs Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the D30 and the S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D30 and S1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D30 and S1.

Clearly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The newer D30 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.