Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2019
- Succeeded the Nikon A900
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Launched May 2009
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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In this write-up, we will be looking at the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the A1000 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") use totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe A1000 was released 9 years after the ZS1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A1000 grades vs the ZS1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Panasonic ZS1
| A1000 | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2019 |  | May 2009 | More modern by 118 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Nikon A1000
| ZS1 | A1000 |
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Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Panasonic ZS1
| A1000 | ZS1 |
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A1000 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A1000 compared to the ZS1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the A1000 and ZS1 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and ZS1.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A1000 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon A1000 will give more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern A1000 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix A1000 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
| Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2019-01-18 | 2009-05-14 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,166 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 98% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 3.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 640x480 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | No | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) | 229 grams (0.50 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 photographs | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Self timer | Yes (3 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $477 | $0 |