Panasonic FZ1000 vs Panasonic LF1

In this article, we will be matching up the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic LF1, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the FZ1000 (20MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the FZ1000 (1") and LF1 (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The FZ1000 was manufactured 7 months after the LF1 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the FZ1000 matches up against the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ1000 features outer measurements of 137mm x 99mm x 131mm (5.4" x 3.9" x 5.2") having a weight of 831 grams (1.83 lbs) while the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FZ1000 and Panasonic LF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the FZ1000 vs the LF1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FZ1000 and LF1 is 55 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ1000 and LF1.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FZ1000 will provide more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger FZ1000 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.