Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic S1
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Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 150g - 95 x 58 x 27mm
- Released August 2012
(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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Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S6400 and Panasonic S1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S6400 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S6400 was revealed 20 months after the S1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S6400 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S6400 grades versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S6400 over the Panasonic S1
| S6400 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | August 2012 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 20 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon S6400
| S1 | S6400 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S6400 and Panasonic S1
| S6400 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6400 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the S6400 versus the S1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S6400 and S1 is 94 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6400 and S1.
As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon S6400 to result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent S6400 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon S6400 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6400 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 |
| Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2012-08-22 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine IV |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | 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 | 16MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias 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 | 125 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.1-5.6 |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | - | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 150 gr (0.33 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 58 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 160 shots | 240 shots |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL19 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at launch | $500 | $269 |
