Nikon S100 vs Panasonic LF1

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S100 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the S100 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the S100 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was launched 3 years before the LF1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S100 grades against the LF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S100 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S100 vs Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S100 and the LF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S100 and LF1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S100 will give more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.