Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LF1
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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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Let's look closer at the Canon A1300 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizes.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A1300 was announced 21 months before the LF1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A1300 scores against the LF1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A1300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A1300 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic LF1
| A1300 | LF1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Canon A1300
| LF1 | A1300 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | November 2013 |  | February 2012 | Newer by 21 months |
| Manually focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic LF1
| A1300 | LF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon A1300 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A1300 and the LF1.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A1300 and LF1 is 93 and 92 respectively.
Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specs. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A1300 and LF1.
All in all, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A1300 with its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Canon A1300 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged A1300 will be behind in sensor innovation.
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A1300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot A1300 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2013-11-26 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 3cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.00 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 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 | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 174g (0.38 pounds) | 192g (0.42 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 220 images | 250 images |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $119 | $500 |