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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(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
Panasonic TS30
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic TS30

 S1 TS30 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2015More recent by 50 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Panasonic S1

 TS30 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS30

 S1 TS30 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

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

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS30 Portrait photography features
84
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Street photography highlights
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography info
75
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
terrible battery power (380 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography information
59
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (380 per charge)
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
display is not selfie friendly
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment proofing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery power (380 shots)
43
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
environment proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1
Vlogging with Panasonic TS30
32
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,021g)
33
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (142g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic TS30
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
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