Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic G10

Below is a in depth analysis of the Nikon 1 S1 versus Panasonic G10, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 S1 (10MP) and the G10 (12MP) is relatively close but the 1 S1 (1") and G10 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S1 was released 2 years later than the G10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1 S1 grades versus the G10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery and Panasonic G10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S1 features physical 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 G10 has sizing of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the 1 S1 and the G10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S1 and G10 is 92 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S1 and G10.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The 1 S1 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic G10 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger 1 S1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.