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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
70
Overall
50
Nikon Coolpix P7700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon P7700
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 392g - 119 x 73 x 50mm
  • Released May 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon P7100
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7700 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very close but the P7700 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The P7700 was released 2 years after the S1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the P7700 scores vs the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7700 over the Panasonic S1

 P7700 S1 
IntroducedMay 2013January 2011More modern by 30 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon P7700

 S1 P7700 

Common features in the Nikon P7700 and Panasonic S1

 P7700 S1 
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7700 features outer dimensions of 119mm x 73mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the P7700 vs the S1.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7700 and S1 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the P7700 and S1.

As you have seen, both cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The P7700 has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer P7700 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7700 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
46
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon P7700
Street photography with Panasonic S1
64
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (392g)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7700 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (330 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P7700
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
65
great battery power (330 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (392g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
62
lighter than average in class (117g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7700 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
54
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (330 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P7700 Vlogging details
Panasonic S1 Vlogging details
75
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
more heavy than competition (392 grams)
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
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Nikon P7700 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7700 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Coolpix P7700Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-05-28 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options - 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
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (15, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 392 gr (0.86 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 73 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.9" x 2.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.1 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 191 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 240 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $499 $269