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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Introduced September 2012
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and LF1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 14 months earlier than the LF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades versus the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm XF1 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Fujifilm XF1

 LF1 Fujifilm XF1 
LaunchedNovember 2013September 2012Fresher by 14 months
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm XF1 LF1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 provides external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LF1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the LF1.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and LF1 is 90 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and LF1.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 uses the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier. The older Fujifilm XF1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography advice
42
manual focus
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
42
you can focus manually
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Street photography information
Panasonic LF1 Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (2/3")
heavier than others in class (255g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Sports photography features
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography features
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography details
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography details
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (255g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
64
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography highlights
54
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse recording
54
you can focus manually
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging features
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (25mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
heavier than others in class (255 grams)
36
relatively wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Panasonic LF1
 Fujifilm XF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm XF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-09-17 2013-11-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.1 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 gr (0.56 lbs) 192 gr (0.42 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 52
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.6
DXO Low light score 199 211
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $380 $500