Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB30F
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB30F Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-240mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 128g - 98 x 58 x 17mm
- Announced January 2013
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Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic S1 and Samsung WB30F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1 (12MP) and WB30F (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S1 was introduced 24 months earlier than the WB30F making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S1 grades versus the WB30F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Samsung WB30F
| S1 | WB30F |
|---|
Reasons to pick Samsung WB30F over the Panasonic S1
| WB30F | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2013 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 24 months |
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic S1 and Samsung WB30F
| S1 | WB30F | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB30F Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 provides exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Samsung WB30F has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1 versus the WB30F.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1 and WB30F is 96 and 96 respectively.
Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB30F Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1 and WB30F.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Samsung WB30F to produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older S1 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Panasonic S1 vs Samsung WB30F Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung WB30F | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Samsung |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | Samsung WB30F |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-01-05 | 2013-01-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine IV | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| 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 | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-240mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | QVGA TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 8 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.30 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 117g (0.26 lbs) | 128g (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 98 x 58 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
| 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 | 240 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $269 | $180 |