Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LF1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.