Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-S1
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Newer Model is Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Launched August 2014
- Replacement is Pentax K-S2
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview
Below is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is very comparable but the ZS30 (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor size.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe ZS30 was unveiled 19 months before the K-S1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic ZS30 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the ZS30 scores vs the K-S1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-S1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 and Pentax K-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Pentax K-S1
ZS30 | K-S1 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Panasonic ZS30
K-S1 | ZS30 | |||
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Launched | August 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 19 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Display resolution | 921k | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax K-S1
ZS30 | K-S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display size | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS30 has got outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the ZS30 versus the K-S1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and K-S1 is 92 and 69 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and K-S1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The ZS30 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-S1 will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older ZS30 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Pentax K-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Pentax K-S1 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-01-07 | 2014-08-27 |
Body design | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime MII |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Pentax KAF2 |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | - |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | - |
Macro focus range | 3cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 151 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 920k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1200s | 1/6000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 5.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198g (0.44 pounds) | 558g (1.23 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 78 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 23.5 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.0 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1061 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 260 pictures | 410 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $250 | $339 |