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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W

Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Samsung HZ30W front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Revealed February 2019
Samsung HZ30W
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 245g - 107 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is WB600
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and HZ30W (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was manufactured 9 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the S1 scores vs the HZ30W in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung HZ30W

 S1 HZ30W 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2010More recent by 110 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic S1

 HZ30W S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung HZ30W

 S1 HZ30W 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Physical Comparison

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has dimensions of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S1 compared to the HZ30W.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1 and HZ30W is 54 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and HZ30W.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer S1 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Portrait photography camera
84
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
28
has manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
Samsung HZ30W Street photography advice
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,021g)
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Sports photography camera
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
Samsung HZ30W Travel photography factors
59
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (380 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,021g)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
63
lighter than average (245g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (360mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
Samsung HZ30W Landscape photography highlights
80
manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (380 per charge)
42
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ30W as a Vlogging camera
32
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,021g)
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (245 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Samsung HZ30W
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Samsung HZ30W
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Samsung HZ30W
Also Known as - WB600
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-02-01 2010-01-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.6 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 847.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 -
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Available lenses 30 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash settings 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, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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) 245 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 107 x 61 x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-11A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double, Motion)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Two One
Launch cost $2,498 $280