Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GX1

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GX1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and GX1 (16MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and GX1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S1 was unveiled 17 months after the GX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the 1 S1 scores vs the GX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 S1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon 1 S1 Gallery & Panasonic GX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon 1 S1 provides physical measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic GX1 has dimensions of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") and a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the 1 S1 against the GX1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S1 and GX1 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The pic below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 S1 and GX1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 S1 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GX1 will provide greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent 1 S1 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.