Nikon D800 vs Panasonic S1

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon D800 vs Panasonic S1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and S1 (12MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and S1 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The D800 was released 18 months after the S1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D800 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise overview of how the D800 scores against the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D800 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon D800 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon D800 offers external measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D800 and the S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the D800 and S1 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D800 and S1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The D800 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D800 will show more detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent D800 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.