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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS30, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and ZS30 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1H was introduced 6 years later than the ZS30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S1H scores versus the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Panasonic ZS30

 S1H ZS30 
RevealedAugust 2019January 2013Fresher by 81 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k920kClearer display (+1410k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic S1H

 ZS30 S1H 

Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS30

 S1H ZS30 
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H has physical measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1H versus the ZS30.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1H and ZS30 is 52 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1H and ZS30.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1H with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic S1H will resolve extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer S1H will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1H Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography details
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
33
good megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1H Street photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography highlights
69
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052 grams)
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than average (198g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography features
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
not so great battery life (400 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
46
long zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (260 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1H Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography highlights
64
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
69
lighter than average (198 grams)
includes focus by touch
good megapixels (18MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (260 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1H Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
not so great battery life (400 CIPA)
44
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Vlogging camera
70
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
video res high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (1,052g)
35
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (198g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Panasonic S1H vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1H and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1HPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-08-28 2013-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 51200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens support Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Number of lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 2,330k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1200s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 5952x3988 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1052 gr (2.32 pounds) 198 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 400 pictures 260 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Pricing at launch $3,998 $250