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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
83
Imaging
39
Features
59
Overall
47
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and LF1 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was manufactured 7 months earlier than the LF1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the LF1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm X20 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Fujifilm X20

 LF1 Fujifilm X20 
RevealedNovember 2013April 2013Newer by 7 months
Display sizing3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm X20 LF1 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X20 versus Panasonic LF1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the LF1.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and LF1 is 83 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X20 and LF1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X20 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography details
47
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
42
has manual focus
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography features
Panasonic LF1 Street photography features
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (2/3")
more heavy than average (353g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography info
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography info
52
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery (270 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
39
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography advice
61
great battery (270 per charge)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average (353 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
64
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
55
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (270 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (2/3")
lack of Timelapse function
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging information
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average (353g)
36
relatively wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic LF1
 Fujifilm X20Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm X20 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-04-29 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/1000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 192g (0.42 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life 270 images 250 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $500