Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax S1
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-875mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 552g - 124 x 84 x 92mm
- Announced January 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic LZ20
- Renewed by Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Released March 2011
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax S1 Overview
Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LZ30 (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe LZ30 was brought out 23 months later than the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the LZ30 grades versus the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 and Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LZ30 Gallery and Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ30 over the Pentax S1
LZ30 | S1 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | March 2011 | More recent by 23 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic LZ30
S1 | LZ30 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic LZ30 and Pentax S1
LZ30 | S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither comes with Touch display |
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LZ30 comes with external measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") along with a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs) while the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the LZ30 against the S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LZ30 and S1 is 66 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specifications. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LZ30 and S1.
To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic LZ30 to provide you with more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent LZ30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic LZ30 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-875mm (35.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.40 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 552 gr (1.22 lb) | 157 gr (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 4 x AA | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2 0r 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $230 | $174 |