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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP50 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2012
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm XP30
  • Renewed by Fujifilm XP60
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Introduced November 2013
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LF1, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XP50 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP50 was brought out 23 months earlier than the LF1 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm XP50 matches up against the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm XP50 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Fujifilm XP50

 LF1 Fujifilm XP50 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2012Newer by 23 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm XP50 LF1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP50 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP50 against the LF1.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP50 and LF1 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP50 and LF1.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP50 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm XP50 will produce extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP50 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography features
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
42
focusing manually
provides face detection focus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 Sports photography features
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP50
Travel photography with Panasonic LF1
64
weather proofing
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XP50
Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
39
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
not so great battery life (220 shots)
no Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP50 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone jack
36
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP50 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP50 and Panasonic LF1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP50Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP50 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-01-05 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3072 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 220 pictures 250 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $180 $500