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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX30V

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V front
Portability
90
Imaging
42
Features
50
Overall
45

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX30V Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Introduced February 2019
Sony HX30V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Older Model is Sony HX20V
  • Later Model is Sony HX50V
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX30V Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX30V, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and HX30V (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S1 was unveiled 7 years later than the HX30V and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S1 grades vs the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Sony HX30V

 S1 HX30V 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2012Fresher by 85 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k922kCrisper display (+1178k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX30V over the Panasonic S1

 HX30V S1 

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Sony HX30V

 S1 HX30V 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX30V Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 offers physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony HX30V has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S1 compared to the HX30V.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX30V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and HX30V is 54 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX30V top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX30V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and HX30V.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1 will provide extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent S1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX30V sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX30V Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX30V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
Sony HX30V Portrait photography details
85
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
45
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
Sony HX30V Street photography highlights
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others (1,021 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
Sony HX30V Sports photography details
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
terrible battery power (380 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
Sony HX30V Travel photography features
59
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
terrible battery power (380 CIPA)
heavier than others (1,021g)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than competition in class (254 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
Sony HX30V Landscape photography factors
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
terrible battery power (380 CIPA)
50
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony HX30V as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,021g)
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (254g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony HX30V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Sony HX30V
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-02-01 2012-02-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 225 9
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.10 m
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, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1021 grams (2.25 pounds) 254 grams (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 photos 320 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at release $2,498 $420