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Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon S200 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The S200 was unveiled 3 months after the LF1 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S200 grades versus the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Panasonic LF1

 S200 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Canon S200

 LF1 S200 
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon S200 and Panasonic LF1

 S200 LF1 
ReleasedFebruary 2014November 2013Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon S200 offers exterior measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the S200 against the LF1.

Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and LF1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S200 and LF1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic LF1 to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography features
34
has manual focus
offers face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
42
you can focus manually
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Street photography highlights
61
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon S200
Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
31
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography factors
64
boasts focus by touch
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 per charge)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
64
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S200 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography information
46
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
54
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S200
Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
33
quite wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
36
quite wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Panasonic LF1
 Canon PowerShot S200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot S200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-02-21 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 181g (0.40 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 shots 250 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $293 $500