Panasonic S1R vs Panasonic ZS30

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZS30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and ZS30 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was manufactured 6 years after the ZS30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S1R matches up against the ZS30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R comes with physical measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic S1R and Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1R compared to the ZS30.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1R and ZS30 is 54 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S1R and ZS30.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S1R due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will produce greater detail due to its extra 29MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer S1R should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.