Nikon S31 vs Panasonic S1R

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon S31 versus Panasonic S1R, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and S1R (47MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and S1R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S31 was introduced 6 years earlier than the S1R and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon S31 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S31 scores against the S1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S31 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S31 versus Panasonic S1R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S31 and the S1R.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S31 and S1R is 90 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and S1R.

All in all, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S31 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will offer more detail using its extra 37 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S31 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.