Nikon 1 S1
Mirrorless Camera
vs Panasonic GF5
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Nikon 1 S1

Best price $231
  • Weighs a little bit less than the GF5 6.9 oz vs 9.42 oz
  • Smaller body size 12 in³ vs 16 in³
  • Thinner body for better pocket fit 1.2″ vs 1.45″
  • Significantly cheaper street price $231 vs $470
  • Newer camera February 2013 vs June 2012
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 15 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board GF5 does not have HDR

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GF5

Best price
$470
  • 50% more battery life 330 shots vs 220 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 12.1 MP vs 10.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 225 mm² vs 116 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 920k dots vs 460k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 60 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Has 3D capture capabilities 1 S1 does not have 3D

What the Nikon 1 S1 and Panasonic GF5 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 30fps
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • panorama mode
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Nikon 1 S1 and the Panasonic GF5

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No hot shoe
  • No Wi-Fi

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