Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S1
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
- Introduced February 2012
(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
- Launched January 2011
Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S1 Overview
Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon S4300 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S4300 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe S4300 was launched 14 months later than the S1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S4300 matches up against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S4300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S4300 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Panasonic S1
S4300 | S1 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon S4300
S1 | S4300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Panasonic S1
S4300 | S1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S4300 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S4300 versus Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the S4300 and the S1.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S4300 and S1.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S4300 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The newer S4300 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S4300 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S4300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-156mm (6.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 139 gr (0.31 pounds) | 117 gr (0.26 pounds) |
Dimensions | 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 180 photographs | 240 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $119 | $269 |