Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LF1

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic LF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is very similar but the FZ100 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The FZ100 was brought out 4 years prior to the LF1 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FZ100 scores versus the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with physical dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Panasonic FZ100 versus Panasonic LF1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ100 vs the LF1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ100 and LF1 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ100 and LF1.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FZ100 will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.