Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LF1

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FZ300 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the FZ300 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") boast different sensor size.

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The FZ300 was unveiled 20 months after the LF1 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FZ300 scores against the LF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ300 offers outer measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") along with a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has sizing of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ300 vs Panasonic LF1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ300 versus the LF1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and LF1 is 59 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ300 and LF1.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have the same resolution but different sensor sizes. The FZ300 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The newer FZ300 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.