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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
77
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32
Nikon Coolpix L110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon L110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 406g - 109 x 74 x 78mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Succeeded the Nikon L100
  • Updated by Nikon L120
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2011
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon L110 versus Panasonic S1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L110 was released 11 months prior to the S1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L110 grades versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L110 over the Panasonic S1

 L110 S1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon L110

 S1 L110 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011February 2010More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon L110 and Panasonic S1

 L110 S1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L110 has got outside dimensions of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the L110 and the S1.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L110 and S1 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L110 and S1.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older L110 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L110 Street photography details
Panasonic S1 Street photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L110 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
34
great zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L110
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
54
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
great zoom (420mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L110 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography information
35
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L110 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
25
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon L110 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L110 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Coolpix L110Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-02-03 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 13.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 406g (0.90 lb) 117g (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 109 x 74 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $280 $269