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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Announced February 2009
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2013
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S620 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the S620 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The S620 was released 5 years prior to the LF1 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S620 grades against the LF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Panasonic LF1

 S620 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Nikon S620

 LF1 S620 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2009More recent by 58 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Panasonic LF1

 S620 LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S620 features outside dimensions of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S620 against the LF1.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S620 and LF1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S620 and LF1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The S620 has got the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field harder. The older S620 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography advice
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
42
focusing manually
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography highlights
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
62
lighter than others in class (120 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
64
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
MP count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography features
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
focusing manually
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S620 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging factors
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (120g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
36
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Nikon S620 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Panasonic LF1
 Nikon Coolpix S620Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-02-03 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.9 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120g (0.26 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 style - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $37 $500