Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic FZ47

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic FZ47, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 S1 (10MP) and the FZ47 (12MP) is pretty close but the 1 S1 (1") and FZ47 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 S1 was launched 24 months later than the FZ47 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the 1 S1 grades against the FZ47 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Panasonic FZ47 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S1 provides external measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ47 has sizing of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 S1 vs the FZ47.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1 S1 and FZ47 is 92 and 68 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S1 and FZ47.

Clearly, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 S1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ47 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger 1 S1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.