Nikon S5200 vs Panasonic LF1

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the S5200 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the S5200 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S5200 was revealed 10 months before the LF1 so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S5200 scores versus the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S5200 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S5200 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S5200 comes with outside measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S5200 and Panasonic LF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view size comparison of the S5200 against the LF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5200 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The image here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S5200 and LF1.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S5200 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Nikon S5200 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S5200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.