Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LF1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LF1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The SX410 IS was introduced 15 months later than the LF1 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX410 IS scores against the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS provides physical measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 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).

Analyze the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX410 IS vs the LF1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and LF1 is 80 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX410 IS and LF1.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX410 IS will show greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent SX410 IS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.