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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX720 HS
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced November 2013
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

The following is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LF1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the SX710 HS (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX710 HS was manufactured 14 months after the LF1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX710 HS scores vs the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Panasonic LF1

 SX710 HS LF1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015November 2013Newer by 14 months
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Canon SX710 HS

 LF1 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic LF1

 SX710 HS LF1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX710 HS provides outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LF1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX710 HS against the LF1.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX710 HS and LF1 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The picture here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and LF1.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX710 HS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Canon SX710 HS will result in extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
provides face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
42
manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Street photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Street photography advice
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography info
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography info
48
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX710 HS
Travel photography with Panasonic LF1
67
lighter than average in class (269g)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
50
manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX710 HS
Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (269g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone support
36
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX710 HS vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Panasonic LF1
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSPanasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Company Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-01-06 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 922k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lb) 192 grams (0.42 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 230 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $349 $500