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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix L22 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Nikon L22
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-134mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
  • 183g - 98 x 61 x 28mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon L22 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L22 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the L22 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") have different sensor dimensions.

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The L22 was launched 4 years earlier than the LF1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the L22 matches up against the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L22 over the Panasonic LF1

 L22 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Nikon L22

 LF1 L22 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2010More recent by 46 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L22 and Panasonic LF1

 L22 LF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L22 has got exterior dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L22 versus the LF1.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L22 and LF1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L22 and LF1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The L22 has got the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The older L22 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L22 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L22 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography advice
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L22 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Street photography highlights
46
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L22 Sports photography information
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography information
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L22 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L22 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography advice
27
good sized screen (3 inches)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
54
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L22 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging factors
22
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
36
decently wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
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Nikon L22 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L22 and Panasonic LF1
 Nikon Coolpix L22Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix L22 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-02-03 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 37-134mm (3.6x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.7 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 183 gr (0.40 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 61 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 211
Other
Battery life - 250 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $500