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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS30, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S1 was manufactured 24 months before the ZS30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1 matches up vs the ZS30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Panasonic ZS30

 S1 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic S1

 ZS30 S1 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS30

 S1 ZS30 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S1 and the ZS30.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and ZS30 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and ZS30.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to give you more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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MP count good (18MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competitors (198 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
46
incredible zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
supports tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic S1
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
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lighter than average (117g)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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lighter than competitors (198g)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography information
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (260 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
35
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (198g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-01-05 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 grams (0.26 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" 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 240 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $269 $250