• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 112.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S70 advantages over Panasonic DMC-S1

  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 112 mm
    Capture objects farther away

Panasonic DMC-S1 advantages over Nikon S70

  • Less expensive
    $120 vs $400 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.1 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 240 vs 200 shots
    Capture more photos
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Nikon S60

Nikon S70
Nikon S60
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon S70 vs Nikon S60

Panasonic DMC-S1
Nikon S60
  • $120
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $350
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • HDMI out

Compare Panasonic DMC-S1 vs Nikon S60

Compared to Pentax WS80

Nikon S70
Pentax WS80
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels
  • Wider angle lens
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S70 vs Pentax WS80

Panasonic DMC-S1
Pentax WS80
  • $120
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $249
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-S1 vs Pentax WS80

Compared to Nikon S1000pj

Nikon S70
Nikon S1000pj
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Nikon S70 vs Nikon S1000pj

Panasonic DMC-S1
Nikon S1000pj
  • $120
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $430
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-S1 vs Nikon S1000pj

Compared to Panasonic DMC-S3

Nikon S70
Panasonic DMC-S3
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S70 vs Panasonic DMC-S3

Panasonic DMC-S1
Panasonic DMC-S3
  • $120
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • $130
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-S1 vs Panasonic DMC-S3

Compared to Pentax RS1500

Nikon S70
Pentax RS1500
  • $257
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Nikon S70 vs Pentax RS1500

Panasonic DMC-S1
Pentax RS1500
  • $120
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Manual focus
  • $90
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More pixels

Compare Panasonic DMC-S1 vs Pentax RS1500

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