Panasonic S1H vs Samsung NX30

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic S1H versus Samsung NX30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S1H (24MP) and the NX30 (20MP) is very similar but the S1H (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The S1H was released 5 years after the NX30 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the S1H scores versus the NX30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H and Samsung NX30. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic S1H Gallery and Samsung NX30 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1H comes with outer measurements of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1H versus Samsung NX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S1H vs the NX30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S1H and NX30 is 52 and 75 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S1H and NX30.

As you can see, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1H because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer S1H should have a benefit in sensor tech.