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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Photography Glossary

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic ZS1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and ZS1 (1/2.5") feature different sensor size.

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The S1 was released 9 years after the ZS1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera 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 ZS1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S1 grades against the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic ZS1

 S1 ZS1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019May 2009More modern by 119 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic S1

 ZS1 S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS1

 S1 ZS1 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 offers outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1 versus Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1 versus the ZS1.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and ZS1 is 54 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The image below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and ZS1.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The fresher S1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography highlights
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
25
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography info
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (229g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
low battery (380 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography advice
59
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
low battery (380 per charge)
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than average in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography factors
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
has dual storage slots
low battery (380 per charge)
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging info
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (1,021g)
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than average in class (229g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic socket
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-02-01 2009-05-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor area 847.3mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount Leica L fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range - 3cm
Total lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 6.3
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) 229 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 not tested
DXO Low light score 3333 not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Dual Single
Launch price $2,498 $0