Canon G15 vs Panasonic LF1
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Canon G15 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Launched November 2013

Canon G15 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Following is a extensive review of the Canon G15 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/1.7").

The G15 was announced 14 months earlier than the LF1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G15 scores versus the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G15 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G15 over the Panasonic LF1
G15 | LF1 | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+2k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Canon G15
LF1 | G15 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | ![]() | September 2012 | More modern by 14 months |
Common features in the Canon G15 and Panasonic LF1
G15 | LF1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Canon G15 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon G15 features external dimensions of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Contrast the Canon G15 vs Panasonic LF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the G15 compared to the LF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G15 and LF1 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G15 and LF1.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images but you should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged G15 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon G15 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon G15 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot G15 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2012-09-17 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT PureColor II G LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 352 gr (0.78 lb) | 192 gr (0.42 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 107 x 76 x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 46 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | 19.9 | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | 165 | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 shots | 250 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $499 | $500 |