Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GF8

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon 1 S1 versus Panasonic GF8, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and GF8 (16MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and GF8 (Four Thirds) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The 1 S1 was manufactured 3 years before the GF8 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the 1 S1 matches up against the GF8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery and Panasonic GF8 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S1 provides external 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) whilst the Panasonic GF8 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Nikon 1 S1 versus Panasonic GF8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 S1 versus the GF8.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 1 S1 and GF8 is 92 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S1 and GF8.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 1 S1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic GF8 will give more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older 1 S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.