Nikon S6100 vs Panasonic LX7

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon S6100 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6100 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the S6100 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The S6100 was released 20 months earlier than the LX7 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S6100 grades versus the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S6100 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon S6100 enjoys exterior measurements of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S6100 versus Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S6100 vs the LX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S6100 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6100 and LX7.

All in all, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S6100 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon S6100 will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older S6100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.