Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic G6

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic G6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and G6 (16MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and G6 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S1 was unveiled 2 months after the G6 and they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon 1 S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the 1 S1 scores vs the G6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery and Panasonic G6 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S1 has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Compare the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic G6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 S1 against the G6.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S1 and G6 is 92 and 74 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S1 and G6.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The 1 S1 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic G6 will give you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively.