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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 front
Portability
85
Imaging
47
Features
47
Overall
47

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1 Key Specs

Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 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
Panasonic GF1
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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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The S6300 was introduced 2 years after the GF1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S6300 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Panasonic GF1

 S6300 GF1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012October 2009More modern by 28 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF1 over the Nikon S6300

 GF1 S6300 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6300 and Panasonic GF1

 S6300 GF1 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S6300 and GF1 is 94 and 85 respectively.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6300 Portrait photography features
Panasonic GF1 Portrait photography features
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6300 Street photography highlights
Panasonic GF1 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
64
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6300 Sports photography factors
Panasonic GF1 Sports photography factors
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
44
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (380 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6300 Travel photography advice
Panasonic GF1 Travel photography advice
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
59
great battery (380 shots)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6300
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF1
38
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
60
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
great battery (380 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S6300
Vlogging with Panasonic GF1
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
25
offers face detection focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic GF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6300 and Panasonic GF1
 Nikon Coolpix S6300Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
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