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Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX30

Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
78
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 front
Portability
91 Imaging
45 Features
37 Overall
41

Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX30 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Announced February 2019
Sony QX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 193g - 68 x 65 x 58mm
  • Introduced September 2014
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Panasonic S1 vs Sony QX30 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic S1 versus Sony QX30, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Lens-style by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the S1 (24MP) and the QX30 (20MP) is pretty similar but the S1 (Full frame) and QX30 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The S1 was unveiled 4 years after the QX30 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S1 scores versus the QX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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