Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax S1
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
44
93 Imaging
37 Features
31 Overall
34
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax S1 Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2013
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
- Previous Model is Panasonic ZS25
- Updated by Panasonic ZS35
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced March 2011
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax S1 Overview
Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS30 versus Pentax S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the ZS30 (18MP) and S1 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe ZS30 was manufactured 23 months later than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the ZS30 matches up versus the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax S1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 & Pentax Optio S1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic ZS30 Gallery & Pentax S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Pentax S1
ZS30 | S1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | January 2013 | March 2011 | More recent by 23 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Panasonic ZS30
S1 | ZS30 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | Very exact focusing |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Pentax S1
ZS30 | S1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS30 enjoys outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic ZS30 versus Pentax S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the ZS30 and the S1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS30 and S1 is 92 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS30 and S1.
As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic ZS30 to result in more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more modern ZS30 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 vs Pentax S1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Pentax Optio S1 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Pentax |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 | Pentax Optio S1 |
Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-TZ40 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2011-03-02 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3672 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 6.40 m | 3.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 198g (0.44 lb) | 157g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 | 260 images | 260 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | D-LI92 |
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 | One | One |
Launch cost | $250 | $174 |