Nikon S5300 vs Panasonic S1

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S5300 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was announced 3 years later than the S1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S5300 matches up versus the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S5300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S5300 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 comes with outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S5300 and Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the S5300 versus the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S5300 and S1 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S5300 and S1.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S5300 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher S5300 provides a benefit in sensor technology.