Canon A4000 IS vs Panasonic LF1

Let's look much closer at the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the A4000 IS (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the A4000 IS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The A4000 IS was announced 21 months before the LF1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the A4000 IS scores versus the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Canon A4000 IS versus Panasonic LF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the A4000 IS and the LF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A4000 IS and LF1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A4000 IS using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon A4000 IS will provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older A4000 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.