Panasonic S1 vs Panasonic ZS30

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

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.

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

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.