Nikon S100 vs Panasonic SZ1

Following is a complete overview of the Nikon S100 vs Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was unveiled 4 months before the SZ1 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the S100 matches up vs the SZ1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S100 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S100 compared to the SZ1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S100 and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and SZ1.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration.