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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Launched February 2009
  • Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LF1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very similar but the SD780 IS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SD780 IS was released 5 years before the LF1 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SD780 IS being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SD780 IS matches up vs the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Panasonic LF1

 SD780 IS LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Canon SD780 IS

 LF1 SD780 IS 
LaunchedNovember 2013February 2009Fresher by 58 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic LF1

 SD780 IS LF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SD780 IS provides physical dimensions of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SD780 IS versus the LF1.

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SD780 IS and LF1 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SD780 IS and LF1.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The SD780 IS features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older SD780 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography advice
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comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
focusing manually
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography features
Panasonic LF1 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography highlights
25
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography highlights
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (155 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Landscape photography details
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography details
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
wide angle not great (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (155g)
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
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Canon SD780 IS vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Panasonic LF1
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Also Known as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-02-18 2013-11-26
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 192g (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 250 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-4L -
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $0 $500