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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced May 2009
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Newer Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and ZS30 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZS1 was launched 4 years before the ZS30 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS1 scores versus the ZS30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic ZS30

 ZS1 ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Panasonic ZS1

 ZS30 ZS1 
RevealedJanuary 2013May 2009Newer by 44 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS30

 ZS1 ZS30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS1 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the ZS1 against the ZS30.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS1 and ZS30 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The picture here should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS1 and ZS30.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic ZS30 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Portrait photography details
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography details
25
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
33
decent MP (18MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition (198 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18MP)
provides tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (260 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS30 Travel photography features
63
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition (198g)
features touch to focus
decent MP (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (260 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS30
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.5")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (18 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery life (260 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic ZS1
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS30
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (198g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
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Panasonic ZS1 vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS1 and Panasonic ZS30
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6 Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-05-14 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.5" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 5.744 x 4.308mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 24.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 11 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-4.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 6.3 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1200s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (Auto ISO) 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 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 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 229 grams (0.50 pounds) 198 grams (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 260 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $250