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Canon N vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Canon N vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2013
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2013
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Canon N vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Canon N and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the N (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very well matched but the N (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The N was introduced 10 months earlier than the LF1 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the N matches up versus the LF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Panasonic LF1

 N LF1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Canon N

 LF1 N 
AnnouncedNovember 2013January 2013Fresher by 10 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k461kClearer display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Panasonic LF1

 N LF1 

Canon N vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon N offers outer dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon N and Panasonic LF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the N versus the LF1.

Canon N vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N and LF1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon N vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and LF1.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The N includes the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field more challenging. The older N is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon N vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography highlights
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
42
you can focus manually
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Street photography highlights
65
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
61
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 CIPA)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon N
Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
36
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
54
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging highlights
72
decently wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of external mic socket
36
decently wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon N vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Panasonic LF1
 Canon PowerShot NPanasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot N Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-07 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II G touch TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 grams (0.43 pounds) 192 grams (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 250 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $299 $500