Nikon P520 vs Panasonic LF1

The following is a extensive review of the Nikon P520 versus Panasonic LF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the P520 (18MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the P520 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.

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The P520 was unveiled 10 months earlier than the LF1 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the P520 grades vs the LF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are available at Nikon P520 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P520 features outside measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the P520 vs the LF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the P520 and LF1 is 66 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and LF1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The P520 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon P520 will produce greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be behind in sensor innovation.