Nikon D80 vs Panasonic S1

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon D80 and Panasonic S1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the D80 (10MP) and S1 (24MP) and the D80 (APS-C) and S1 (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The D80 was manufactured 13 years before the S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D80 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the D80 scores against the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D80 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D80 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D80 has external dimensions of 132mm x 103mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 668 grams (1.47 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D80 and Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the D80 versus the S1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D80 and S1 is 62 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D80 and S1.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D80 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic S1 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 14MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older D80 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.