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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Nikon S33
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2015
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Nikon S33 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S33 (13MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very well matched but the S33 (1/3.1") and LF1 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The S33 was brought out 15 months later than the LF1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S33 scores versus the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Panasonic LF1

 S33 LF1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015November 2013Fresher by 15 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Nikon S33

 LF1 S33 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S33 and Panasonic LF1

 S33 LF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon S33 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the S33 vs the LF1.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S33 and LF1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S33 and LF1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S33 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Nikon S33 will give you extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger S33 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S33 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S33
Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
32
megapixel count decent (13MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/3.1")
no RAW files
42
has manual focus
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S33 Street photography features
Panasonic LF1 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Digital)
environment proofing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/3.1")
no RAW files
more heavy than average (221g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S33 Sports photography info
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography info
42
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.7 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/3.1")
no phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S33 Travel photography details
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography details
58
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (221g)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S33 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography factors
35
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
environment proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/3.1")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S33 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
29
image stabilization (Digital)
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (221 grams)
36
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
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Nikon S33 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S33 and Panasonic LF1
 Nikon Coolpix S33Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-02-10 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/3.1" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 4.7 x 3.5mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 16.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 13MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4160 x 3120 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-90mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 3cm
Crop factor 7.7 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.7 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash options - 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
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 221g (0.49 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (10 sec, smile timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $150 $500