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Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
56
Overall
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Nikon 1 S1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GX7 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
  • Refreshed by Nikon 1 S2
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Revealed November 2013
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Later Model is Panasonic GX8
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the 1 S1 (10MP) and GX7 (16MP) and the 1 S1 (1") and GX7 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The 1 S1 was introduced 4 months earlier than the GX7 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the 1 S1 matches up vs the GX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S1 over the Panasonic GX7

 1 S1 GX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Nikon 1 S1

 GX7 1 S1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k460kClearer display (+580k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GX7

 1 S1 GX7 
RevealedJune 2013November 2013Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon 1 S1 offers 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) and the Panasonic GX7 has proportions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 1 S1 against the GX7.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S1 and GX7 is 92 and 81 respectively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S1 and GX7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S1 using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX7 will show greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively.

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX7 Portrait photography information
48
manual focus
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
71
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Street photography details
Panasonic GX7 Street photography details
69
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than others (197g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
82
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography features
49
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery power (220 shots)
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Travel photography information
Panasonic GX7 Travel photography information
61
lighter than others (197g)
has built in flash
low battery power (220 CIPA)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
67
includes focus via touch
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 Landscape photography details
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography details
56
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
low battery power (220 per charge)
73
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
30
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (197g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic jack
34
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GX7
 Nikon 1 S1Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2013-06-21 2013-11-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3872 x 2592 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 135 23
Lens
Lens mount Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Available lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,765 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/60s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 197 gr (0.43 lb) 402 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 61 x 30mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.2") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 56 70
DXO Color Depth score 21.4 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.1 12.2
DXO Low light score 397 718
Other
Battery life 220 shots 350 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL20 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $231 $1,000