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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Introduced December 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Updated by Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic LF1 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are produced by Panasonic. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is pretty close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and LX5 (1/1.63") provide different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was released 24 months after the LX5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the LF1 matches up versus the LX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic LX5

 LF1 LX5 
IntroducedNovember 2013December 2011More modern by 24 months
Screen resolution920k460kSharper screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic LF1

 LX5 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic LX5

 LF1 LX5 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 has got physical 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 LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

See the Panasonic LF1 versus Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LF1 compared to the LX5.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and LX5 is 92 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The image below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and LX5.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LF1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Panasonic LF1 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger LF1 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Portrait photography camera
42
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
41
you can focus manually
delivers RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
59
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
Sports photography with Panasonic LX5
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography features
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography features
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
59
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
52
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.63")
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
29
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (271g)
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic LX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-26 2011-12-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192g (0.42 lbs) 271g (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 52 41
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 19.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 10.8
DXO Low light rating 211 132
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $294