Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the LF1 (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The LF1 was released 2 years later than the S1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the LF1 scores versus the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 offers physical dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the LF1 and the S1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and S1 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and S1.

To sum up, both of these cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor measurements. The LF1 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF easier. The younger LF1 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.