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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Announced July 2012
  • Old Model is Nikon S9100
  • Newer Model is Nikon S9500
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon S9300 versus Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the S9300 (16MP) and S1 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S9300 was released 19 months later than the S1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the S9300 grades versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Panasonic S1

 S9300 S1 
LaunchedJuly 2012January 2011Fresher by 19 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon S9300

 S1 S9300 

Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic S1

 S9300 S1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S9300 features outside dimensions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S9300 versus Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the S9300 compared to the S1.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and S1 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S9300 and S1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9300 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger S9300 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S9300 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography factors
35
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S9300 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S9300 Travel photography information
Panasonic S1 Travel photography information
66
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
62
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S9300 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
bad battery (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S9300 Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
34
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone support
31
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S9300 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Coolpix S9300Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S9300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-07-16 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance 4cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.9fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 215 gr (0.47 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Physical dimensions 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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