Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic LF1

Here is a thorough analysis of the Nikon P7100 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the P7100 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The P7100 was manufactured 21 months before the LF1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the P7100 matches up against the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P7100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon P7100 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P7100 comes with exterior measurements of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 395 grams (0.87 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the P7100 against the LF1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the P7100 and LF1 is 82 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the P7100 and LF1.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LF1 to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older P7100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.