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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
  • 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed August 2010
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push 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 S5100 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S5100 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively similar but the S5100 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The S5100 was revealed 4 years before the LF1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the S5100 scores vs the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Panasonic LF1

 S5100 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Nikon S5100

 LF1 S5100 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2010More modern by 39 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Panasonic LF1

 S5100 LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon S5100 has got exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S5100 versus the LF1.

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S5100 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S5100 and LF1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The S5100 has the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged S5100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
42
has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S5100
Street photography with Panasonic LF1
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (132g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography factors
62
lighter than competitors (132g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography details
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (132 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
36
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no microphone port
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Nikon S5100 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Panasonic LF1
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-08-17 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
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 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-6.6 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 132g (0.29 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 52
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 211
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $200 $500