Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
- Replacement is Panasonic LX10
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LF1 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/1.7").
Photography GlossaryThe LF1 was manufactured 14 months after the LX7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the LF1 matches up against the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic LX7
| LF1 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | November 2013 |  | October 2012 | Newer by 14 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic LF1
| LX7 | LF1 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic LX7
| LF1 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 920k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither comes with Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 comes with physical dimensions 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 LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the LF1 and the LX7.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and LX7 is 92 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and LX7.
As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic LF1 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer LF1 will have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2013-11-26 | 2012-10-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Max boosted ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focus range | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 192 grams (0.42 lbs) | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 52 | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light score | 211 | 147 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | 330 pictures |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail price | $500 | $400 |