Leica M8 vs Panasonic LF1
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Leica M8 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - APS-H Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 2500
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Leica M Mount
- 591g - 139 x 80 x 37mm
- Announced July 2007
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand 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
Leica M8 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Leica M8 versus Panasonic LF1, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the M8 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the M8 (APS-H) and LF1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.
AI-Powered Photo Editing Tools Could Be Added to WhatsAppThe M8 was unveiled 7 years before the LF1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Leica M8 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the M8 scores versus the LF1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Leica M8 vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica M8 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are available at Leica M8 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica M8 over the Panasonic LF1
M8 | LF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Leica M8
LF1 | M8 | |||
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Launched | November 2013 | July 2007 | More recent by 77 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Leica M8 and Panasonic LF1
M8 | LF1 | |||
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Manually focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Leica M8 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Leica M8 has got external dimensions of 139mm x 80mm x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 591 grams (1.30 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Check the Leica M8 versus Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the M8 compared to the LF1.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the M8 and LF1 is 79 and 92 respectively.
Leica M8 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the M8 and LF1.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The M8 having a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LF1 will produce more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older M8 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Leica M8 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica M8 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Leica M8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Leica | Panasonic |
Model type | Leica M8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2007-07-31 | 2013-11-26 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-H | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 27 x 18mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 486.0mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3936 x 2630 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 2500 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica M | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 3cm |
Amount of lenses | 59 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.3 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (rangefinder) | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 7.00 m |
Flash options | Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/250 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, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Highest video resolution | None | 1920x1080 |
Video format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 591 gr (1.30 pounds) | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 139 x 80 x 37mm (5.5" x 3.1" x 1.5") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 59 | 52 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 21.1 | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 663 | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 550 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $4,400 | $500 |