Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1

Below is a in-depth overview of the Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the FX48 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX48 was introduced 5 years before the LF1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the FX48 grades vs the LF1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the FX48 and the LF1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FX48 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX48 and LF1.

As you can see, both the cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The FX48 offers the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh trickier. The older FX48 will be behind in sensor technology.