Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic LF1

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic LF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly close but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature different sensor measurements.

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The SX270 HS was revealed 8 months prior to the LF1 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX270 HS grades against the LF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX270 HS Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX270 HS versus the LF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and LF1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX270 HS and LF1.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged SX270 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.