Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic LF1

Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon S6500 vs Panasonic LF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the S6500 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The S6500 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the LF1 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S6500 grades vs the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S6500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S6500 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S6500 offers outside measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the S6500 and the LF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and LF1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specs. The visual here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S6500 and LF1.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S6500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Nikon S6500 will show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older S6500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.