Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic LF1

Below, we are comparing the Nikon S6100 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the S6100 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The S6100 was launched 3 years prior to the LF1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the S6100 scores vs the LF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S6100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6100 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S6100 offers outside dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S6100 versus the LF1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and LF1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6100 and LF1.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S6100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S6100 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older S6100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.