Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LF1

Here is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LF1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the S31 (1/2.9") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor sizing.

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The S31 was released 5 months before the LF1 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the S31 grades versus the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S31 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S31 offers outside measurements of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S31 compared to the LF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and LF1 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S31 and LF1.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S31 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the Panasonic LF1 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively.