Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic G5

Lets look more closely at the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic G5, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and G5 (16MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and G5 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S1 was manufactured 12 months later than the G5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the 1 S1 scores versus the G5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S1 has outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has proportions of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic G5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 S1 and the G5.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S1 and G5 is 92 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S1 and G5.

All in all, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 1 S1 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic G5 will give greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher 1 S1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.