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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic L1

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S3700 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic L1 Key Specs

Nikon S3700
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 118g - 96 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Introduced April 2007
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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic L1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S3700 versus Panasonic L1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S3700 (20MP) and L1 (7MP) and the S3700 (1/2.3") and L1 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The S3700 was introduced 7 years later than the L1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S3700 being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S3700 grades against the L1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3700 over the Panasonic L1

 S3700 L1 
IntroducedJanuary 2015April 2007More recent by 95 months
Screen sizing2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution230k207kSharper screen (+23k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Nikon S3700

 L1 S3700 
Focus manually More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon S3700 and Panasonic L1

 S3700 L1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic L1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S3700 offers exterior measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has dimensions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3700 against the L1.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic L1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S3700 and L1 is 96 and 65 respectively.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic L1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic L1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S3700 and L1.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S3700 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S3700 will provide more detail using its extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent S3700 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic L1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic L1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3700 Portrait photography information
Panasonic L1 Portrait photography information
39
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
55
focusing manually
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (7MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3700 Street photography highlights
Panasonic L1 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
58
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (606g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3700 Sports photography features
Panasonic L1 Sports photography features
51
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (240 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3700 Travel photography advice
Panasonic L1 Travel photography advice
70
better than average battery power (240 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
50
lighter than others in class (606g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (7MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3700
Landscape photography with Panasonic L1
44
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
better than average battery power (240 shots)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
48
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (7MP)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3700 Vlogging features
Panasonic L1 Vlogging features
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
9
can't shoot video
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Nikon S3700 vs Panasonic L1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3700 and Panasonic L1
 Nikon Coolpix S3700Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S3700 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1
Class Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Launched 2015-01-14 2007-04-11
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 7 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 3136 x 2352
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.7-6.6 -
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Amount of lenses - 45
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 13.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30p) -
Highest video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 118 gr (0.26 lbs) 606 gr (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC card
Card slots Single Single
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