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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
65
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs

Panasonic L1
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 606g - 146 x 87 x 77mm
  • Announced April 2007
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic L1 versus Panasonic LF1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the L1 (7MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the L1 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") have different sensor measurements.

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The L1 was revealed 7 years earlier than the LF1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic L1 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the L1 scores vs the LF1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic L1 over the Panasonic LF1

 L1 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic L1

 LF1 L1 
RevealedNovember 2013April 2007More modern by 80 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k207kClearer display (+713k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic L1 and Panasonic LF1

 L1 LF1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic L1 provides physical measurements of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LF1 has specifications of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the L1 and the LF1.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L1 and LF1 is 65 and 92 respectively.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the L1 and LF1.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LF1 will provide greater detail because of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged L1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic L1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
55
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
MP count low (7MP)
42
manual focus
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic L1
Street photography with Panasonic LF1
58
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competitors in class (606g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic L1 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography highlights
41
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second low (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7 megapixels)
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic L1 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography advice
50
lighter than competitors in class (606 grams)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (7 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
64
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic L1 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography highlights
48
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (7MP)
missing Time Lapse recording
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic L1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging factors
9
no video
36
rather wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Panasonic L1 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic L1 and Panasonic LF1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2007-04-11 2013-11-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 7MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3136 x 2352 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 3 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-200mm (7.1x)
Max aperture - f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 207k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Electronic
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.46x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 606 gr (1.34 pounds) 192 gr (0.42 pounds)
Physical dimensions 146 x 87 x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,500 $500