Fujifilm S1 vs Panasonic ZS30

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm S1 versus Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was released 13 months later than the ZS30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the ZS30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S1 features physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 vs the ZS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and ZS30 is 60 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and ZS30.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S1 will have an advantage in sensor technology.