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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Panasonic LZ30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Superseded the Panasonic LZ20
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LZ40
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the LZ30 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The LZ30 was released 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LZ30 scores versus the S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Panasonic S1

 LZ30 S1 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic LZ30

 S1 LZ30 

Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic S1

 LZ30 S1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LZ30 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the LZ30 vs the S1.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LZ30 and S1 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LZ30 and S1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic LZ30 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher LZ30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
32
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
43
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than average in class (552g)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
47
excellent zoom range (25-875mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
56
good battery life (380 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (875mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (552g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
62
lighter than competition (117g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
45
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LZ30 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
22
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (552 grams)
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone jack
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LZ30 and Panasonic S1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-875mm (35.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 552 gr (1.22 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 240 pictures
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $230 $269