Nikon S30 vs Panasonic XS1

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon S30 and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the S30 (1/3") and XS1 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The S30 was launched 11 months before the XS1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S30 grades versus the XS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S30 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S30 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 comes with exterior measurements of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic XS1 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") and a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S30 and Panasonic XS1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the S30 against the XS1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and XS1 is 90 and 97 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S30 and XS1.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S30 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Panasonic XS1 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older S30 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.