Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic S1
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2011
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Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z30 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe Fujifilm Z30 was launched 22 months before the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Panasonic S1
| Fujifilm Z30 | S1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm Z30
| S1 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2011 |  | February 2009 | More modern by 22 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Panasonic S1
| Fujifilm Z30 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical screen size |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Lack of Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 offers outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the S1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing technical specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and S1.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic S1 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-02-17 | 2011-01-05 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 110g (0.24 lbs) | 117g (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 240 photos |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $150 | $269 |