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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S570 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs

Nikon S570
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 140g - 92 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S570 versus Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the S570 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S570 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the SZ1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S570 scores versus the SZ1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S570 over the Panasonic SZ1

 S570 SZ1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Nikon S570

 SZ1 S570 
LaunchedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Nikon S570 and Panasonic SZ1

 S570 SZ1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S570 features exterior dimensions of 92mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ1 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S570 vs the SZ1.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S570 and SZ1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S570 and SZ1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S570 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S570 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S570 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography highlights
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S570 Street photography advice
Panasonic SZ1 Street photography advice
47
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (131g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S570 Sports photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S570 Travel photography details
Panasonic SZ1 Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
70
lighter than average in class (131g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S570
Landscape photography with Panasonic SZ1
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S570
Vlogging with Panasonic SZ1
25
reasonably wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
32
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (131g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S570 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S570 and Panasonic SZ1
 Nikon Coolpix S570Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S570 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-04 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4
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 140 gr (0.31 pounds) 131 gr (0.29 pounds)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.9") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 250 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $180 $179