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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
79
Imaging
33
Features
28
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix L100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Nikon L100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-420mm (F3.5-5.4) lens
  • 360g - 110 x 72 x 78mm
  • Revealed February 2009
  • Refreshed by Nikon L110
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon L100 vs Panasonic XS1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the L100 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L100 was unveiled 4 years before the XS1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the L100 grades against the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L100 over the Panasonic XS1

 L100 XS1 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Nikon L100

 XS1 L100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months

Common features in the Nikon L100 and Panasonic XS1

 L100 XS1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L100 has external dimensions of 110mm x 72mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the L100 versus the XS1.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the L100 and XS1 is 79 and 97 respectively.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L100 and XS1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic XS1 to offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged L100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L100 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L100 Portrait photography features
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography features
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography factors
33
incredible zoom range (28-420mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L100 Travel photography info
Panasonic XS1 Travel photography info
55
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long zoom (420mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition (103 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L100 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography factors
39
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
39
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Vlogging camera
25
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
31
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (103g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Nikon L100 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L100 and Panasonic XS1
 Nikon Coolpix L100Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-02-03 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-420mm (15.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.4 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 360 gr (0.79 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 72 x 78mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 3.1") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 260 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $399 $130