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Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF6

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47
Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 front
Portability
87
Imaging
53
Features
64
Overall
57

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF6 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
  • Announced June 2013
  • Later Model is Nikon 1 S2
Panasonic GF6
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Panasonic GF6

 1 S1 GF6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF6 over the Nikon 1 S1

 GF6 1 S1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GF6

 1 S1 GF6 
ReleasedJune 2013April 2013Same age
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF6 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Portrait photography factors
48
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
65
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF6 Street photography factors
69
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
77
screen tilts
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography info
Panasonic GF6 Sports photography info
49
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (220 shots)
51
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking focus
low fps (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography information
Panasonic GF6 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
built-in flash
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF6
56
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
terrible battery life (220 shots)
67
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 S1
Vlogging with Panasonic GF6
30
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
32
touchscreen functionality
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GF6
 Nikon 1 S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6
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