Nikon L19 vs Panasonic LF1

On this page, we will be matching up the Nikon L19 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the L19 (8MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the L19 (1/2.5") and LF1 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The L19 was unveiled 5 years before the LF1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L19 grades against the LF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L19 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are available at Nikon L19 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L19 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L19 versus Panasonic LF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L19 versus the LF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L19 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L19 and LF1.

As you can tell, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L19 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Panasonic LF1 will provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older L19 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.