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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Released September 2010
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the S80 (14MP) and S1 (24MP) and the S80 (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The S80 was announced 9 years prior to the S1 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon S80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S80 scores versus the S1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Panasonic S1

 S80 S1 
Screen dimensions3.5"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon S80

 S1 S80 
LaunchedFebruary 2019September 2010More modern by 102 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution2100k819kClearer screen (+1281k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Panasonic S1

 S80 S1 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S80 features exterior measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S80 against the S1.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and S1 is 96 and 54 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and S1.

As you can see, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S80 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will deliver extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S80 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S80 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
85
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S80
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
40
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery (380 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S80
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
60
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
59
environment sealing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
low battery (380 per charge)
more heavy than competition (1,021g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
36
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (150 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery (380 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1 Vlogging highlights
30
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone port
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (1,021 grams)
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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Coolpix S80Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S80 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Class Ultracompact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2010-09-08 2019-02-01
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max boosted ISO 6400 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 225
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 35-175mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.6-4.8 -
Macro focus distance 7cm -
Number of lenses - 30
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 819k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.3 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes - Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 grams (0.29 pounds) 1021 grams (2.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 150 shots 380 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL10 -
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots Single Two
Retail cost $191 $2,498