Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Announced February 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
- Revealed January 2015
- Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT30

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Waterproof and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and TS30 (16MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and TS30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

The S1 was introduced 4 years later than the TS30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic TS30 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1 matches up versus the TS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Panasonic TS30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic TS30
S1 | TS30 | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2015 | More recent by 50 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic S1
TS30 | S1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS30
S1 | TS30 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic S1 has got physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Panasonic TS30 has specifications of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1 and the TS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and TS30 is 54 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and TS30.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1 will offer extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT30 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Announced | 2019-02-01 | 2015-01-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 51200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 225 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Leica L | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.9-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Total lenses | 30 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 2,100 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames/s | 1.3 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/320 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) | 142 grams (0.31 lbs) |
Dimensions | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") | 104 x 58 x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 95 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.2 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.5 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 3333 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | 250 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Launch cost | $2,498 | $180 |