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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix L610 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon L610
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L610 over the Panasonic S1

 L610 S1 
AnnouncedAugust 2012January 2011Newer by 20 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon L610

 S1 L610 

Common features in the Nikon L610 and Panasonic S1

 L610 S1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

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

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L610 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L610 Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (240 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L610 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1 Sports photography info
44
excellent zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L610 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1 Travel photography factors
66
lighter than competition in class (240g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (350mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (120 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competition (117g)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L610 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery life (120 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L610 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
33
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
31
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon L610 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L610 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Coolpix L610Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
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