Nikon S9500 vs Panasonic LF1

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic LF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the S9500 (18MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the S9500 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor size.

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The S9500 was launched 10 months before the LF1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the S9500 matches up against the LF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon S9500 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S9500 comes with outside measurements of 110mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Nikon S9500 and Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S9500 vs the LF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S9500 and LF1 is 92 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The pic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S9500 and LF1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S9500 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon S9500 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S9500 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.