Nikon S6300 vs Panasonic LF1

Here is a extended assessment of the Nikon S6300 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the S6300 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the S6300 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The S6300 was announced 22 months prior to the LF1 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the S6300 grades vs the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S6300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S6300 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6300 has got outside measurements of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the S6300 and the LF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S6300 and LF1 is 94 and 92 respectively.

Normally, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S6300 and LF1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S6300 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Nikon S6300 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S6300 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.