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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ30

Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ30 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic LZ20
  • Renewed by Panasonic LZ40
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ30 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic LZ30, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and LZ30 (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and LZ30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The S1R was introduced 6 years later than the LZ30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S1R scores versus the LZ30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Panasonic LZ30

 S1R LZ30 
RevealedFebruary 2019January 2013Fresher by 74 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kSharper display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic S1R

 LZ30 S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic LZ30

 S1R LZ30 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R offers outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has specifications of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic S1R versus Panasonic LZ30 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the S1R and the LZ30.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and LZ30 is 54 and 66 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and LZ30.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will result in greater detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher S1R is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Portrait photography camera
88
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
32
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Street photography camera
71
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proof
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than average in class (552g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
Sports photography with Panasonic LZ30
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery life (380 per charge)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LZ30 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment proof
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
terrible battery (360 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
good battery life (380 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great reach (875mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (552g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
Landscape photography with Panasonic LZ30
83
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (47 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (360 per charge)
45
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Panasonic LZ30
33
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
22
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (552g)
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Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic LZ30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Panasonic LZ30
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2019-02-01 2013-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 8000 x 6000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 225 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-875mm (35.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 30 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.40 m
Flash settings 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, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/320s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 pounds) 552 grams (1.22 pounds)
Dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 100 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3525 not tested
Other
Battery life 360 shots 380 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 0r 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 2 Single
Cost at release $3,698 $230