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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Announced August 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
  • Revealed January 2011
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was manufactured 8 months after the S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the S6200 matches up against the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic S1

 S6200 S1 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2011Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon S6200

 S1 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic S1

 S6200 S1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6200 offers external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S6200 vs the S1.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6200 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over specs. The pic underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and S1.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6200 to offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher S6200 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6200 Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
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manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 Street photography info
Panasonic S1 Street photography info
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image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S6200
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
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image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
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has focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6200 Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1 Vlogging features
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-24 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye 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 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 160g (0.35 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 250 pictures 240 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $229 $269