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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Launched June 2010
Panasonic S1
(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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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon S8000 versus Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the S1 (12MP) is very close and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was launched 6 months before the S1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S8000 matches up versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Panasonic S1

 S8000 S1 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon S8000

 S1 S8000 

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Panasonic S1

 S8000 S1 
RevealedJune 2010January 2011Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S8000 comes with external measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S8000 compared to the S1.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S8000 and S1 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S8000 and S1.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S8000 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography features
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography features
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S8000 Street photography advice
Panasonic S1 Street photography advice
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S8000
Sports photography with Panasonic S1
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8000
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
61
decent megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
very long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competition (117g)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S8000 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S8000
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
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Nikon S8000 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S8000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-06-16 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-300mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 183g (0.40 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at launch $300 $269