Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
- Announced February 2012
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- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1280 x 720 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 385g - 119 x 71 x 36mm
- Launched October 2009
- Successor is Panasonic GF2
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic GF1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the S6300 (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) use different sensor dimensions.
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Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S6300 matches up against the GF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic GF1
S6300 | GF1 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | October 2009 | More modern by 28 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Nikon S6300
GF1 | S6300 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic GF1
S6300 | GF1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S6300 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic GF1 has sizing of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).
See the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic GF1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S6300 vs the GF1.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and GF1 is 94 and 85 respectively.
Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6300 and GF1.
As you have seen, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S6300 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon S6300 will produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern S6300 provides an edge in sensor tech.
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2009-10-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine HD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD Lite |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160 gr (0.35 lbs) | 385 gr (0.85 lbs) |
Dimensions | 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 119 x 71 x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 54 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.2 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.3 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 513 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 photographs | 380 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $200 | $400 |