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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
82
Imaging
38
Features
73
Overall
52
Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7800 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very similar but the P7800 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The P7800 was launched 2 years later than the S1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the P7800 matches up vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Panasonic S1

 P7800 S1 
ReleasedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon P7800

 S1 P7800 

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Panasonic S1

 P7800 S1 
Touch display No Touch display

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7800 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") and a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the P7800 vs the S1.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and S1 is 82 and 96 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specifications. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and S1.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The P7800 offers the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF simpler. The newer P7800 should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography advice
46
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography information
Panasonic S1 Street photography information
65
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (399 grams)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Sports photography highlights
44
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
68
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average in class (399 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
62
lighter than competitors (117g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
75
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
heavier than average in class (399 grams)
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
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Nikon P7800 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 99 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 10.00 m 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional 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 399 gr (0.88 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 240 pictures
Form 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
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $550 $269