Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1
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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe 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.
Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S80 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S80 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Panasonic S1
S80 | S1 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3.2" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon S80
S1 | S80 | |||
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Launched | February 2019 | September 2010 | More modern by 102 months | |
Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 819k | Clearer screen (+1281k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S80 and Panasonic S1
S80 | S1 | |||
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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).
Analyze the Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and S1 is 96 and 54 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S80 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S80 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
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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 |