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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
34
Features
61
Overall
44

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Nikon S1000pj versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S1000pj (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the S1000pj (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1000pj was launched 4 years earlier than the LX7 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the S1000pj matches up vs the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Panasonic LX7

 S1000pj LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon S1000pj

 LX7 S1000pj 
ReleasedOctober 2012August 2009Fresher by 38 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic LX7

 S1000pj LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S1000pj enjoys external measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the S1000pj and the LX7.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at specifications. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S1000pj and LX7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S1000pj featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon S1000pj will resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs more aggressively. The older S1000pj is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
manual focus
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Panasonic LX7
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography advice
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography factors
57
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
64
better than average battery (330 per charge)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition in class (298g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
32
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
57
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (330 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging highlights
28
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
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Nikon S1000pj vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Panasonic LX7
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-04 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 8.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 298 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $289 $400