Nikon P330 vs Panasonic LF1

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon P330 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P330 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/1.7").

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The P330 was unveiled 8 months prior to the LF1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the P330 matches up vs the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P330 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon P330 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P330 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P330 compared to the LF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P330 and LF1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the P330 and LF1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files although you will want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older P330 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.