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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX30

Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Samsung NX30 front
Portability
75
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX30 Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
Samsung NX30
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 375g - 127 x 96 x 58mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Old Model is Samsung NX20
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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX30 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic S1R versus Samsung NX30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and NX30 (20MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and NX30 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1R was revealed 5 years after the NX30 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S1R grades against the NX30 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Samsung NX30

 S1R NX30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019January 2014More modern by 62 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k1036kSharper display (+1064k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung NX30 over the Panasonic S1R

 NX30 S1R 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Samsung NX30

 S1R NX30 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic S1R has got outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Samsung NX30 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3") with a weight of 375 grams (0.83 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic S1R versus Samsung NX30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S1R against the NX30.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S1R and NX30 is 54 and 75 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1R and NX30.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S1R with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic S1R will offer you greater detail because of its extra 27 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more modern S1R is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic S1R
Street photography with Samsung NX30
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (1,020 grams)
75
screen articulates fully
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Sports photography camera
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery (360 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
73
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Travel photography camera
60
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
resolution is great (47MP)
low battery (360 per charge)
heavier than others (1,020g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
74
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Time Lapse mode
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Samsung NX30 as a Landscape photography camera
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery (360 CIPA)
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
Vlogging with Samsung NX30
33
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
heavier than others (1,020 grams)
75
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
lack of image stabilization
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Panasonic S1R vs Samsung NX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Samsung NX30
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSamsung NX30
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Samsung NX30
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-02-01 2014-01-03
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine DRIMeIV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 47MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 8000 x 6000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 225 247
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Samsung NX
Amount of lenses 30 32
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dots 1,036k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - AMOLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.66x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
Flash options Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1020 grams (2.25 pounds) 375 grams (0.83 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 127 x 96 x 58mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 100 77
DXO Color Depth score 26.4 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 14.1 12.4
DXO Low light score 3525 1014
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - BP1410
Self timer Yes Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type - SD, SDHC, SDXC
Card slots Two One
Retail pricing $3,698 $699