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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
Panasonic LS5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is fairly similar but the LF1 (1/1.7") and LS5 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was announced 2 years after the LS5 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the LF1 grades vs the LS5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic LS5

 LF1 LS5 
AnnouncedNovember 2013July 2011Newer by 29 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Panasonic LF1

 LS5 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic LS5

 LF1 LS5 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 features outside measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the LF1 compared to the LS5.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and LS5 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LS5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specs. The pic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and LS5.

All in all, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Panasonic LS5 will offer extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent LF1 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LS5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
Portrait photography with Panasonic LS5
42
manual focus
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
Sports photography with Panasonic LS5
38
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (160 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography factors
64
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
lighter than competition (126 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (160 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse mode
36
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery power (160 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Vlogging camera
36
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
32
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic LS5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-26 2011-07-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 160 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $500 $294