Nikon L100 vs Panasonic S1

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L100 versus Panasonic S1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L100 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was announced 23 months earlier than the S1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L100 grades versus the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L100 Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L100 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L100 vs the S1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and S1 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L100 and S1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic S1 to result in extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older L100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.