Panasonic S1 vs Samsung NX30

Here, we are looking at the Panasonic S1 and Samsung NX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is fairly similar but the S1 (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The S1 was revealed 5 years after the NX30 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1 matches up vs the NX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 & Samsung NX30. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Samsung NX30 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic S1 comes with physical dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX30 has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") along with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic S1 and Samsung NX30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S1 versus the NX30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and NX30 is 54 and 75 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specs. The image below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and NX30.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern S1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.