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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Launched February 2011
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S6100 was unveiled 2 months later than the S1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S6100 matches up against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Panasonic S1

 S6100 S1 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon S6100

 S1 S6100 

Common features in the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic S1

 S6100 S1 
IntroducedFebruary 2011January 2011Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6100 features physical measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S6100 and Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S6100 versus the S1.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and S1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S6100 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
40
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
features face detect focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6100 Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6100 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
38
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (210 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6100 Travel photography features
Panasonic S1 Travel photography features
65
boasts focus by touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery power (210 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than competition in class (117g)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography factors
45
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery power (210 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6100 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic socket
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Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6100 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Coolpix S6100Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-02-09 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
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 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT touchscreen 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 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG 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 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 117 grams (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 210 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $195 $269