Nikon S31 vs Panasonic SZ1

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon S31 vs Panasonic SZ1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and SZ1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The S31 was revealed 18 months after the SZ1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S31 grades vs the SZ1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S31 Gallery & Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 has got exterior dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the S31 vs the SZ1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S31 and SZ1 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and SZ1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S31 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic SZ1 will give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S31 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.