Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic S1
S6200 | S1 | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 8 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon S6200
S1 | S6200 |
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Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic S1
S6200 | S1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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).
See the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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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 |