Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic S1

Here is a complete review of the Nikon Z30 and Panasonic S1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the S1 (24MP) is very close but the Z30 (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Z30 was released 3 years later than the S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Z30 scores against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z30 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z30 has physical measurements of 128mm x 74mm x 60mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.4") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z30 and Panasonic S1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Z30 and the S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z30 and S1 is 79 and 54 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z30 and S1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z30 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Z30 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.