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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon S1000pj versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was revealed 3 years prior to the SZ1 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the S1000pj matches up versus the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic SZ1

 S1000pj SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon S1000pj

 SZ1 S1000pj 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009More modern by 29 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic SZ1

 S1000pj SZ1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S1000pj provides outer measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1000pj versus Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S1000pj versus the SZ1.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and SZ1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by going over technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and SZ1.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic SZ1 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
good megapixels (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Panasonic SZ1
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (131g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography advice
33
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S1000pj
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
57
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (131g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Landscape photography information
32
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging highlights
28
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (131 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic SZ1
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 131 grams (0.29 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 - 250 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $289 $179