Nikon P7000 vs Panasonic LF1

In this article, we are analyzing the Nikon P7000 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7000 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The P7000 was revealed 4 years before the LF1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the P7000 matches up versus the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P7000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are available at Nikon P7000 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon P7000 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 77mm x 45mm (4.5" x 3.0" x 1.8") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has proportions 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, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the P7000 against the LF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7000 and LF1 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the P7000 and LF1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic LF1 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older P7000 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.