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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-H2
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
  • Introduced November 2013
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic LF1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-H1 (APS-C) and LF1 (1/1.7") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was revealed 4 years after the LF1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-H1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H1 matches up versus the LF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm X-H1 LF1 
IntroducedFebruary 2018November 2013More modern by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 LF1 Fujifilm X-H1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm X-H1 LF1 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H1 has physical dimensions of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic LF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 against the LF1.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and LF1 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by going over technical specs. The pic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-H1 and LF1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-H1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-H1 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-H1 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography features
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
42
manual focus
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography factors
Panasonic LF1 Street photography factors
76
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather proofing
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography details
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography details
77
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (310 shots)
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
64
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
terrible battery (310 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography advice
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (310 per charge)
54
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
35
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
36
relatively wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Panasonic LF1
 Fujifilm X-H1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm X-H1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-14 2013-11-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 23
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-200mm (7.1x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-5.9
Macro focusing range - 3cm
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 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 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 673 grams (1.48 lbs) 192 grams (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 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 310 pictures 250 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Retail cost $1,300 $500