Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LF1
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
- 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
- Launched August 2011
(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
- Launched November 2013

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S6200 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the S6200 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor dimensions.

The S6200 was launched 3 years earlier than the LF1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the S6200 matches up versus the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S6200 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic LF1
S6200 | LF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Nikon S6200
LF1 | S6200 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | August 2011 | Fresher by 27 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic LF1
S6200 | LF1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S6200 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Nikon S6200 versus Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S6200 vs the LF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6200 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S6200 and LF1.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The S6200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S6200 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S6200 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S6200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-24 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.6 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 160g (0.35 lb) | 192g (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 250 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $229 | $500 |