Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 197g - 102 x 61 x 30mm
- Launched June 2013
- Renewed by Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Announced October 2009
- Replacement is Panasonic GF2
Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview
The following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 1 S1 (10MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is fairly close but the 1 S1 (1") and GF1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 1 S1 was announced 3 years after the GF1 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the 1 S1 matches up against the GF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon 1 S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Panasonic GF1
1 S1 | GF1 | |||
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Announced | June 2013 | October 2009 | Newer by 45 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Nikon 1 S1
GF1 | 1 S1 |
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Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GF1
1 S1 | GF1 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 460k | 460k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 S1 has got physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has dimensions of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
Look at the Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 1 S1 and the GF1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the 1 S1 and GF1 is 92 and 85 respectively.
Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S1 and GF1.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S1 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic GF1 will result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer 1 S1 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
Nikon 1 S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon 1 S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Launched | 2013-06-21 | 2009-10-14 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 135 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Amount of lenses | 13 | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000s | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 15.0 frames/s | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/60s | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 197g (0.43 pounds) | 385g (0.85 pounds) |
Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 397 | 513 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 images | 380 images |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $231 | $400 |