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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • New Model is Nikon S9300
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Revealed August 2019
Photography Glossary

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic S1H, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S9100 (12MP) and S1H (24MP) and the S9100 (1/2.3") and S1H (Full frame) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S9100 was launched 9 years earlier than the S1H which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S9100 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the S9100 scores versus the S1H in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Panasonic S1H

 S9100 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Nikon S9100

 S1H S9100 
RevealedAugust 2019July 2011Newer by 98 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k921kCrisper display (+1409k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic S1H

 S9100 S1H 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S9100 has exterior measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic S1H in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the S9100 against the S1H.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and S1H is 91 and 52 respectively.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The image below may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and S1H.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S9100 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic S1H will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged S9100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
33
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
85
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S9100
Street photography with Panasonic S1H
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
69
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9100 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1H Sports photography features
36
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1H Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition in class (214g)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (270 shots)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
64
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
heavier than competitors (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S9100
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1H
40
manual focus
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9100 Vlogging features
Panasonic S1H Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
70
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has mic socket
heavier than competitors (1,052g)
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9100 and Panasonic S1H
 Nikon Coolpix S9100Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9100 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2011-07-19 2019-08-28
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum boosted ISO - 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 225
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Leica L
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Available lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 921k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 5952x3988
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 pounds) 1052g (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
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 270 pictures 400 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Single 2
Price at launch $329 $3,998