Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX100

Below is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the LX100 (13MP) is fairly well matched but the LF1 (1/1.7") and LX100 (Four Thirds) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was brought out 9 months prior to the LX100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the LF1 matches up against the LX100 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LF1 has got external measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the LF1 vs the LX100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and LX100 is 92 and 83 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and LX100.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LF1 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic LX100 will give extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older LF1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.