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Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GM1

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
47
Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GM1 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
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Newer Model is Nikon 1 S2
Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Announced December 2013
  • Renewed by Panasonic GM5
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GM1 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GM1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and GM1 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The 1 S1 was released 6 months earlier than the GM1 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the 1 S1 scores versus the GM1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Panasonic GM1

 1 S1 GM1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Nikon 1 S1

 GM1 1 S1 
Screen resolution1036k460kCrisper screen (+576k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GM1

 1 S1 GM1 
AnnouncedJune 2013December 2013Similar generation
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GM1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon 1 S1 offers outer measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") along with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the 1 S1 compared to the GM1.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GM1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S1 and GM1 is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GM1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GM1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 S1 and GM1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The 1 S1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic GM1 will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GM1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GM1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon 1 S1
Portrait photography with Panasonic GM1
48
you can focus manually
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
65
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Street photography information
Panasonic GM1 Street photography information
69
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (197g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
77
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
offers touch to focus
lighter than competitors (204g)
great ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 S1
Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
49
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery life (220 shots)
48
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GM1 Travel photography advice
61
lighter than competition in class (197g)
built-in flash
low battery life (220 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
74
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
offers touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery (230 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon 1 S1
Landscape photography with Panasonic GM1
56
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery life (220 shots)
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery (230 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon 1 S1
Vlogging with Panasonic GM1
30
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (197 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
35
touchscreen functionality
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (204 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GM1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GM1
 Nikon 1 S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-06-21 2013-12-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 135 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,036 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/60s 1/50s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197g (0.43 pounds) 204g (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 66
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 11.7
DXO Low light score 397 660
Other
Battery life 220 shots 230 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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 1 1
Retail pricing $231 $750