Panasonic S1 vs Sony TX30

On this page, we will be analyzing the Panasonic S1 versus Sony TX30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and TX30 (18MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and TX30 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was introduced 5 years later than the TX30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony TX30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the S1 grades against the TX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX30. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony TX30 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic S1 comes with exterior dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony TX30 has sizing of 96mm x 59mm x 15mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") with a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the S1 and the TX30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and TX30 is 54 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1 and TX30.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher S1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.