Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9300 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Panasonic S1
S9300 | S1 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 19 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon S9300
S1 | S9300 |
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Common features in the Nikon S9300 and Panasonic S1
S9300 | S1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S9300 and S1 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S9300 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S9300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 | |
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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 |
Retail cost | $249 | $269 |