Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Samsung HZ30W. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung HZ30W
S1 | HZ30W | |||
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Revealed | February 2019 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 110 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+1870k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Samsung HZ30W over the Panasonic S1
HZ30W | S1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung HZ30W
S1 | HZ30W | |||
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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).
Look at the Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung HZ30W Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | Samsung HZ30W | |
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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 |