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Nikon 1 S2 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
93
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Nikon 1 S2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Nikon 1 S2 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14.2MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 190g - 101 x 61 x 29mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 S1
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Renewed by Panasonic GF2
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon 1 S2 and Panasonic GF1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 S2 (14.2MP) and the GF1 (12MP) is pretty close but the 1 S2 (1") and GF1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The 1 S2 was brought out 4 years after the GF1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the 1 S2 grades versus the GF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 S2 over the Panasonic GF1

 1 S2 GF1 
RevealedMay 2014October 2009Newer by 56 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Nikon 1 S2

 GF1 1 S2 

Common features in the Nikon 1 S2 and Panasonic GF1

 1 S2 GF1 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon 1 S2 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 S2 has got outer dimensions of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon 1 S2 and Panasonic GF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the 1 S2 compared to the GF1.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the 1 S2 and GF1 is 93 and 85 respectively.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 1 S2 and GF1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The 1 S2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Nikon 1 S2 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2.2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer 1 S2 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon 1 S2 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 S2 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 S2 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Portrait photography info
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography info
60
you can focus manually
MP count good (14.2MP)
decent sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
60
has manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Street photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Street photography factors
71
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (190g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
64
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography factors
60
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (60.0 fps)
MP count good (14.2 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
44
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery power (380 CIPA)
low fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Travel photography details
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography details
66
lighter than competitors in class (190 grams)
MP count good (14.2MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (270 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
59
good battery power (380 per charge)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Landscape photography factors
60
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (14.2MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
60
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 S2 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic GF1 Vlogging highlights
33
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (190 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
25
offers face detection focus
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon 1 S2 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 S2 and Panasonic GF1
 Nikon 1 S2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 S2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-05-21 2009-10-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4A Venus Engine HD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.1 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 115.3mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14.2 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 171 23
Cross type focus points 73 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 13 107
Crop factor 2.7 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 60.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash settings Fill, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear curtain w/ slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
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 190g (0.42 lb) 385g (0.85 lb)
Dimensions 101 x 61 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 54
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 513
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 380 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL22 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $450 $400