Canon S90 vs Panasonic LF1
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Canon S90 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
- Introduced April 2010
- Updated by Canon S95
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase 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
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On this page, we are contrasting the Canon S90 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S90 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/1.7").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S90 was manufactured 4 years prior to the LF1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S90 grades against the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot S90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon S90 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Panasonic LF1
| S90 | LF1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Canon S90
| LF1 | S90 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | November 2013 |  | April 2010 | Fresher by 44 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon S90 and Panasonic LF1
| S90 | LF1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon S90 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon S90 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S90 against the LF1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and LF1 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Canon S90 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S90 and LF1.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LF1 to result in more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older S90 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Canon S90 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot S90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot S90 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-04-08 | 2013-11-26 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Digic 4 | - |
| 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 | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-105mm (3.8x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-4.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.50 m | 7.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/500 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 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 | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 195 gr (0.43 lb) | 192 gr (0.42 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 46 | 52 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.2 | 20.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.0 | 11.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | 185 | 211 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 250 pictures |
| Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at release | $599 | $500 |