Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF6
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF6 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
- Announced June 2013
- Later Model is Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 323g - 111 x 65 x 38mm
- Released April 2013
- Succeeded the Panasonic GF5
- Newer Model is Panasonic GF7

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon 1 S1 versus Panasonic GF6, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and GF6 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor measurements.

The 1 S1 was launched 3 months later than the GF6 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the 1 S1 matches up versus the GF6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon 1 S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The complete galleries are available at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Panasonic GF6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Panasonic GF6
1 S1 | GF6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Nikon 1 S1
GF6 | 1 S1 | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+580k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GF6
1 S1 | GF6 | |||
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Released | June 2013 | ![]() | April 2013 | Same age |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S1 enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon 1 S1 versus Panasonic GF6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the 1 S1 compared to the GF6.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S1 and GF6 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 S1 and GF6.
To sum up, the two cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 1 S1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic GF6 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications
Nikon 1 S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon 1 S1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-06-21 | 2013-04-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3872 x 2592 | 4592 x 3448 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 160 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 135 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon 1 | Micro Four Thirds |
Total lenses | 13 | 107 |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 1,040 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 15.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 6.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/60 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 1280 x 720p (60i PsF/30p in NTSC models, 50i PsF/25p on PAL), 640 x 480 (30/25fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 197g (0.43 lb) | 323g (0.71 lb) |
Dimensions | 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 111 x 65 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 56 | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.4 | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.1 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 397 | 622 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 340 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL20 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $231 | $326 |