Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LX7
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2011
- Successor is Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX10
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On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S9100 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very comparable but the S9100 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S9100 was brought out 15 months before the LX7 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S9100 matches up versus the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Panasonic LX7
| S9100 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon S9100
| LX7 | S9100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2012 |  | July 2011 | Newer by 15 months |
Common features in the Nikon S9100 and Panasonic LX7
| S9100 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Absent Touch friendly display |
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S9100 provides outer measurements of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S9100 and the LX7.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S9100 and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.
Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the S9100 and LX7.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S9100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Nikon S9100 will produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged S9100 will be behind in sensor tech.
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Nikon S9100 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2011-07-19 | 2012-10-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed C2 | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 25-450mm (18.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focus distance | 4cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 921k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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 file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 298g (0.66 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 photographs | 330 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail pricing | $329 | $400 |