Nikon S31 vs Panasonic ZS1
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18 Overall
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Nikon S31 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F) lens
- 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
- Released June 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Below, we are evaluating the Nikon S31 vs Panasonic ZS1, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the S31 (1/2.9") and ZS1 (1/2.5") possess different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe S31 was unveiled 4 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S31 grades against the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S31 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Panasonic ZS1
| S31 | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | June 2013 |  | May 2009 | More recent by 50 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Nikon S31
| ZS1 | S31 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S31 and Panasonic ZS1
| S31 | ZS1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Identical display sizing |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S31 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 features outer dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S31 and the ZS1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S31 and ZS1 is 90 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S31 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and ZS1.
All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The S31 comes with the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF harder. The newer S31 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S31 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S31 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S31 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
| Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
| Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2013-06-21 | 2009-05-14 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.9" | 1/2.5" |
| Sensor measurements | 4.96 x 3.72mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
| Sensor area | 18.5mm² | 24.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 7.3 | 6.3 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | - | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 185 grams (0.41 lbs) | 229 grams (0.50 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 260 shots | - |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $90 | $0 |