Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic S1H

In this article, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z30 vs Panasonic S1H, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z30 (21MP) and the S1H (24MP) is pretty close but the Z30 (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z30 was brought out 2 years later than the S1H and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Z30 matches up vs the S1H when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z30 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z30 Gallery & Panasonic S1H Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z30 provides outside 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) whilst the Panasonic S1H has sizing of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Z30 vs the S1H.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Z30 and S1H is 79 and 52 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z30 and S1H.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z30 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic S1H will render more detail having its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more modern Z30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.