Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LF1
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91 Imaging
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced July 2011
- Replacement is Nikon S9300
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise 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
Photography Glossary Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic LF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly close but the S9100 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.
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Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the S9100 grades versus the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S9100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S9100 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Panasonic LF1
| S9100 | LF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Clearer display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Nikon S9100
| LF1 | S9100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | November 2013 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 28 months |
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic LF1
| S9100 | LF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Absent Touch display |
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S9100 provides outer dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S9100 versus Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S9100 against the LF1.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S9100 and LF1 is 91 and 92 respectively.
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S9100 and LF1.
Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The S9100 has the smaller sensor which will make getting shallower DOF harder. The more aged S9100 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography advice
focusing manually
offers face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
has manual focus
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
amazing zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Nikon S9100 Travel photography details
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography details
lighter than competition (214g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (270 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon S9100 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography information
focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (214g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic port
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2011-07-19 | 2013-11-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Expeed C2 | - |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 4cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| 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 | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 lb) | 192g (0.42 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 270 photos | 250 photos |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $329 | $500 |