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Canon T8i vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
67
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Canon EOS Rebel T8i front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Canon T8i vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Canon T8i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 515g - 131 x 103 x 76mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Additionally Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs
  • Replaced the Canon T7i
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Canon T8i vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

The following is a complete assessment of the Canon T8i and Panasonic LF1, former is a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the T8i (24MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the T8i (APS-C) and LF1 (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The T8i was introduced 6 years after the LF1 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon T8i being a Compact SLR camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the T8i matches up versus the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T8i over the Panasonic LF1

 T8i LF1 
RevealedFebruary 2020November 2013Newer by 76 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k920kClearer display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Canon T8i

 LF1 T8i 

Common features in the Canon T8i and Panasonic LF1

 T8i LF1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Canon T8i vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon T8i offers exterior dimensions of 131mm x 103mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") with a weight of 515 grams (1.14 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Canon T8i and Panasonic LF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the T8i and the LF1.

Canon T8i vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the T8i and LF1 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Canon T8i vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon T8i vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the T8i and LF1.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T8i having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Canon T8i will offer you greater detail using its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent T8i should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon T8i vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Canon T8i vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T8i vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon T8i
Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
42
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon T8i
Street photography with Panasonic LF1
73
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon T8i Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography highlights
76
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (800 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
39
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon T8i
Travel photography with Panasonic LF1
80
great battery life (800 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
64
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T8i Landscape photography information
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography information
79
manual focus
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (800 shots)
no image stabilization
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon T8i
Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
74
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
no image stabilization
36
pretty wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon T8i vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T8i and Panasonic LF1
 Canon EOS Rebel T8iPanasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon EOS Rebel T8i Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Also Known as EOS 850D / EOS Kiss X10i Specs -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-02-12 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 45 23
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 3cm
Available lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.5fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 7.00 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 60 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 30 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 515 gr (1.14 lb) 192 gr (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 131 x 103 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") 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 800 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $750 $500