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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
85
Imaging
44
Features
66
Overall
52
Nikon 1 V2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 278g - 109 x 82 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon 1 V1
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 V3
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon 1 V2 versus Panasonic S1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the 1 V2 (14MP) and S1 (24MP) and the 1 V2 (1") and S1 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor size.

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The 1 V2 was manufactured 7 years before the S1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the 1 V2 matches up versus the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V2 over the Panasonic S1

 1 V2 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon 1 V2

 S1 1 V2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019October 2012More modern by 76 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kSharper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic S1

 1 V2 S1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon 1 V2 enjoys physical dimensions of 109mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 278 grams (0.61 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon 1 V2 versus Panasonic S1 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 change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the 1 V2 versus the S1.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 V2 and S1 is 85 and 54 respectively.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by going over specifications. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1 V2 and S1.

To sum up, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 1 V2 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Panasonic S1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged 1 V2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
66
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
63
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
70
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon 1 V2
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
63
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
offers tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery power (380 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon 1 V2
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
62
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
59
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
low battery power (380 CIPA)
more heavy than average (1,021g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (14MP)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse function
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
low battery power (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon 1 V2 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
29
offers face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
does not have microphone jack
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average (1,021g)
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Nikon 1 V2 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon 1 V2 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon 1 V2Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon 1 V2 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-10-24 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3A Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Full frame
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3072 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 73 225
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon 1 Leica L
Total lenses 13 30
Crop factor 2.7 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs 1/320 secs
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 278 gr (0.61 lb) 1021 gr (2.25 lb)
Dimensions 109 x 82 x 46mm (4.3" x 3.2" x 1.8") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 95
DXO Color Depth rating 20.2 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 14.5
DXO Low light rating 403 3333
Other
Battery life 310 photos 380 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL21 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots 1 2
Price at launch $599 $2,498