Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LF1

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly similar but the FX90 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The FX90 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the LF1 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a short overview of how the FX90 grades vs the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX90 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 has external measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the FX90 compared to the LF1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and LF1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The FX90 features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The older FX90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.