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Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47
Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 S1
(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
Panasonic GF1
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Panasonic GF1

 1 S1 GF1 
AnnouncedJune 2013October 2009Newer by 45 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Nikon 1 S1

 GF1 1 S1 

Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GF1

 1 S1 GF1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Display resolution460k460kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography information
48
focusing manually
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Street photography camera
69
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than average (197 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Sports photography camera
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
44
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GF1 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than average (197g)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography highlights
56
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery power (220 shots)
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Vlogging advice
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging advice
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (197g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
25
includes face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GF1
 Nikon 1 S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
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