Nikon A1000 vs Panasonic LF1

The following is a in depth assessment of the Nikon A1000 versus Panasonic LF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the A1000 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the A1000 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The A1000 was unveiled 5 years after the LF1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A1000 matches up against the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix A1000 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A1000 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A1000 provides physical measurements of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A1000 and the LF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1000 and LF1 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The image here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A1000 and LF1.

Plainly, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A1000 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Nikon A1000 will produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent A1000 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.