Nikon 1 S1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6

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      Specifications

      General Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      Model1 S1Lumix DMC-G6
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-G5
      Successor ModelNikon 1 S2
      MSRP$749 (with 14-42mm lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatCX
      Sensor Size1-inchMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions13.2 x 8.8 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels12 Megapixel18.31 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.1 Megapixel16.05 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 12,800160 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range160 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Max Image Resolution3872 x 25924608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3840 x 2160, 2896 x 1944, 1936 x 12964608x3456, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x1712
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Active D-LightingOn
      Off
      Focus Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Focusing SystemHybrid autofocus (phase detection/contrast-detect AF)
      AF-assist illuminator
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points13523
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Lens MountNikon 1Micro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2.7x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,036k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.40x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,440k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint17.5 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Shutter TypeElectronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting15.0 fps7.0 fps
      Flash Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto with red-eye reduction
      Fill-flash
      Fill-flash with slow sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Rear curtain sync
      Rear curtain with slow sync
      Slow sync with red-eye reduction
      Off
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range5.00 m10.50 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/60 sec1/160 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL flash control using image sensor available
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      DxO Low Light ISO397639
      DxO Color Depth21.421.3
      DxO Dynamic Range11.111.5
      DxO Overall Score5661
      Video Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Mini Type C
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via optional WU-1b mobile adapter
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Dimensions102 x 61 x 30 mm (4.02 x 2.4 x 1.18")122 x 85 x 71 mm (4.8 x 3.35 x 2.8")
      Weight (inc. batteries)197 g (0.43 lb / 6.95 oz)390 g (0.86 lb / 13.76 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.8 x 5.7 x 4.2"7.4 x 6.2 x 5.3"
      Package Weight2.2 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Battery PackEN-EL20
      Battery Life220 shots340 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon 1 S1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemDust Shield


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