Panasonic LZ30 vs Panasonic S1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.