Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS1
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Released July 2011
- Later Model is Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Released May 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ6
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the S9100 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have different sensor size.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe S9100 was announced 2 years after the ZS1 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S9100 scores against the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9100 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Panasonic ZS1
S9100 | ZS1 | |||
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Released | July 2011 | May 2009 | More modern by 27 months | |
Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Nikon S9100
ZS1 | S9100 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic ZS1
S9100 | ZS1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Missing Touch friendly display |
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S9100 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Look at the Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S9100 against the ZS1.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and ZS1 is 91 and 91 respectively.
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S9100 and ZS1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S9100 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon S9100 will offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger S9100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also Known as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-07-19 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 4cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 3.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video format | MPEG-4, 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 229g (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $329 | $0 |