Nikon L100 vs Panasonic LF1

Following is a extended overview of the Nikon L100 and Panasonic LF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very well matched but the L100 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The L100 was brought out 5 years prior to the LF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the L100 matches up vs the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L100 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L100 comes with external dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the L100 compared to the LF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L100 and LF1 is 79 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and LF1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic LF1 will give extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.