Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 240g - 108 x 69 x 34mm
- Announced August 2012
(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

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
The following is a extended analysis of the Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the L610 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The L610 was brought out 20 months after the S1 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L610 matches up vs the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L610 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L610 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic S1
L610 | S1 | |||
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Announced | August 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 20 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon L610
S1 | L610 |
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Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic S1
L610 | S1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L610 has outer measurements of 108mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the L610 versus the S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L610 and S1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L610 and S1.
Clearly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L610 to render greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger L610 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L610 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-08-09 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
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 | 25-350mm (14.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/6000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 240 gr (0.53 lb) | 117 gr (0.26 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 69 x 34mm (4.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") | 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 | 120 photos | 240 photos |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $150 | $269 |