Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic XS1
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon 1 Mount
- 381g - 111 x 65 x 33mm
- Revealed March 2014
- Old Model is Nikon 1 V2
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Announced January 2013
Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon 1 V3 versus Panasonic XS1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the 1 V3 (18MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is relatively similar but the 1 V3 (1") and XS1 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 1 V3 was manufactured 15 months after the XS1 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon 1 V3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic XS1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the 1 V3 scores versus the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon 1 V3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon 1 V3 Gallery & Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 V3 over the Panasonic XS1
1 V3 | XS1 | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | January 2013 | Newer by 15 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 230k | Crisper screen (+807k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Nikon 1 V3
XS1 | 1 V3 |
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Common features in the Nikon 1 V3 and Panasonic XS1
1 V3 | XS1 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon 1 V3 offers outside measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon 1 V3 versus Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the 1 V3 against the XS1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 V3 and XS1 is 87 and 97 respectively.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the 1 V3 and XS1.
As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The 1 V3 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon 1 V3 will offer more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger 1 V3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon 1 V3 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Nikon 1 V3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon 1 V3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-03-13 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed 4A | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 18 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 5232 x 3488 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 171 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon 1 | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 13 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 1,037k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 60.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | 4.40 m |
Flash settings | Fill-flash, fill-flash 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 Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
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 | 381 grams (0.84 pounds) | 103 grams (0.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 65 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.7 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 384 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 310 photographs | 260 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL20a | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail price | $997 | $130 |