Nikon S30 with Panasonic SZ1 Comparison

Nikon S30 and Panasonic SZ1 Main Features

  • February, 2012
  • January, 2012
  • 10 MP 1/3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 29-87 mm (3x) F3.3-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 25-250 mm (10x) F3.1-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 80 - 1600 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • -
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 1.5 fps continuous shooting
  • 1.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 102 x 65 x 40 mm, 214g.
  • 99 x 59 x 21 mm, 131g.
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Nikon S30 Scores


Imaging score
19
Features score
28
Value for money score
51
Portability score
95
Overall score
33

Panasonic SZ1 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
32
Value for money score
51
Portability score
98
Overall score
34

Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 with Nikon Coolpix S30 Overview


Let's compare Nikon Coolpix S30 with Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. These models are included in the Small Sensor Compact cameras. Both of these models were released in 2012. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of Lumix DMC-SZ1 is greater than that of Coolpix S30. The difference of 6 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the second camera (Lumix DMC-SZ1), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Panasonic SZ1, the maximum ISO is greater by 4800. Lumix DMC-SZ1 has image stabilization(Optical), Coolpix S30 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Panasonic SZ1 has a larger 3-inch Fixed screen, the other camera has a 2-inch Fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon Coolpix S30 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon Coolpix S30 has 1.0 fps continuous shooting.

General Coolpix S30 Lumix DMC-SZ1
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Coolpix S30 Lumix DMC-SZ1
Announced February, 2012 January, 2012
Body Type Compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 4
Screen
Screen Size 2" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 230k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 23
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/8 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/1600 sec
Continuous Shooting 1.5 fps 1.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range no built-in flash 5.60
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CCD
Sensor Dimensions 4.8 x 3.6 mm 6.08 x 4.56 mm
Sensor Area 17.3 mm² 27.7 mm²
Sensor Resolution 10 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 1600 6400
Min Native ISO 80 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 240 shots 250 shots
Battery Type AA Battery Pack
Battery Model 2 x AA
Physical
Weight 214 g 131 g
Physical Dimensions 102 x 65 x 40 mm 99 x 59 x 21 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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