Nikon S640 vs Panasonic LF1
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 130g - 91 x 55 x 21mm
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Announced November 2013
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Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S640 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S640 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the S640 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixelsThe S640 was introduced 5 years before the LF1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S640 matches up versus the LF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S640 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S640 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S640 over the Panasonic LF1
| S640 | LF1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Nikon S640
| LF1 | S640 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 |  | August 2009 | Fresher by 52 months |
| Manually focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S640 and Panasonic LF1
| S640 | LF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither comes with Touch screen |
Nikon S640 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S640 comes with exterior measurements of 91mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst 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).
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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S640 and the LF1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S640 and LF1 is 96 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S640 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The graphic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S640 and LF1.
To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The S640 uses the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The older S640 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon S640 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S640 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S640 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-08-04 | 2013-11-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | Expeed | - |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/2.0-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 2cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 10.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 7.00 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 130g (0.29 lb) | 192g (0.42 lb) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 55 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 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 photographs |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch price | $225 | $500 |
