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Nikon S32 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon S32
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2014
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
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Nikon S32 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S32 and Panasonic S1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very similar but the S32 (1/3") and S1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The S32 was introduced 3 years after the S1 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S32 scores against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Panasonic S1

 S32 S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014January 2011More modern by 38 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon S32

 S1 S32 

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Panasonic S1

 S32 S1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 features outer measurements of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S32 versus the S1.

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the S32 and S1 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S32 and S1.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S32 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S32 will deliver greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher S32 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
33
good MP (13 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S32
Street photography with Panasonic S1
60
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment proof
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
36
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13MP)
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/3")
not so great battery (220 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
58
environment proof
good MP (13MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
62
lighter than average in class (117 grams)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 Landscape photography info
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography info
34
built in image stabilization (Digital)
good MP (13 megapixels)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Nikon S32 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Coolpix S32Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S32 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-07 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 4.8 x 3.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 17.3mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 7.5 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 220 shots 240 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $180 $269