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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Nikon Coolpix S6000 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Nikon S6000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 156g - 97 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2010
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched November 2013
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S6000 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S6000 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The S6000 was announced 4 years earlier than the LF1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S6000 grades vs the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6000 over the Panasonic LF1

 S6000 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Nikon S6000

 LF1 S6000 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2010Fresher by 46 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S6000 and Panasonic LF1

 S6000 LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S6000 offers external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while 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).

Check out the Nikon S6000 versus Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the S6000 and the LF1.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S6000 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S6000 and LF1.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S6000 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Nikon S6000 will show greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older S6000 will be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S6000 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
42
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon S6000 Street photography features
Panasonic LF1 Street photography features
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6000 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6000 Travel photography details
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography details
64
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S6000 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography highlights
37
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse function
54
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6000 Vlogging features
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging features
29
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon S6000 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6000 and Panasonic LF1
 Nikon Coolpix S6000Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S6000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-02-03 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
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 - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-196mm (7.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.7-5.6 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156 gr (0.34 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 - 250 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $300 $500