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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the S1000pj (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The S1000pj was released 5 years before the LF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S1000pj scores vs the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic LF1

 S1000pj LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Nikon S1000pj

 LF1 S1000pj 
RevealedNovember 2013August 2009Fresher by 52 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic LF1

 S1000pj LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj provides exterior dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S1000pj versus the LF1.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1000pj and LF1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The S1000pj offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF harder. The older S1000pj is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
21
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
42
you can focus manually
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Panasonic LF1
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
34
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography features
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography features
57
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography information
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography information
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging factors
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging factors
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
36
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic LF1
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $289 $500