Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic LF1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively close but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-10 was manufactured 10 months prior to the LF1 so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the XZ-10 scores versus the LF1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic LF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the XZ-10 against the LF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and LF1 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-10 and LF1.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The XZ-10 features the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more challenging. The older XZ-10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.