Panasonic S1R vs Samsung HZ30W

Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic S1R and Samsung HZ30W, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and HZ30W (12MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and HZ30W (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was unveiled 9 years later than the HZ30W and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S1R matches up versus the HZ30W for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Samsung HZ30W. The full galleries are available at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R has got outer measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S1R vs the HZ30W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S1R and HZ30W is 54 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The visual underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1R and HZ30W.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S1R having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1R will provide you with greater detail having an extra 35MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger S1R is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.