Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZR1
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Portability
94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
34 Features
17 Overall
27
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Released February 2013
Panasonic ZR1
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(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-ZX1
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Here is a detailed comparison of the Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and ZR1 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the S800c scores versus the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Panasonic ZR1
| S800c | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2013 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 43 months |
| Display dimensions | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.8") |
| Display resolution | 819k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+589k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Nikon S800c
| ZR1 | S800c |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Panasonic ZR1
| S800c | ZR1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c provides external dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S800c and the ZR1.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and ZR1 is 93 and 94 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The graphic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and ZR1.
To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S800c to render more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher S800c provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S800c Portrait photography advice
Panasonic ZR1 Portrait photography advice
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Nikon S800c Sports photography details
Panasonic ZR1 Sports photography details
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (140 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Panasonic ZR1 Travel photography features
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (140 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Nikon S800c
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR1
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery (140 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Panasonic ZR1 Vlogging info
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S800c vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S800c | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
| Other name | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2013-02-04 | 2009-07-27 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine V |
| 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 | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 11 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.5 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Resolution of display | 819k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 5.10 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 184 gr (0.41 lbs) | 158 gr (0.35 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
| 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 | 140 images | - |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $290 | $280 |