Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1
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Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot S200 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are provided at Canon S200 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Panasonic LF1
S200 | LF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Canon S200
LF1 | S200 | |||
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Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S200 and Panasonic LF1
S200 | LF1 | |||
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Released | February 2014 | ![]() | November 2013 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Canon S200 and Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon S200 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot S200 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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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 |