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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S3

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S3 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise 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 S3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the S3 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the LF1 (1/1.7") and S3 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The LF1 was manufactured 2 years later than the S3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the LF1 grades versus the S3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic S3

 LF1 S3 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2011Fresher by 36 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Panasonic LF1

 S3 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic S3

 LF1 S3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S3 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 comes with exterior 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 S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the LF1 versus the S3.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and S3 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and S3.

Clearly, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LF1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S3 will give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger LF1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S3 Portrait photography info
42
you can focus manually
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography info
Panasonic S3 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography factors
Panasonic S3 Sports photography factors
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
has no phase detect autofocus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S3 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than average (117g)
resolution is good (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography information
Panasonic S3 Landscape photography information
54
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse mode
38
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging features
Panasonic S3 Vlogging features
36
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (117g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic S3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic S3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-26 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lbs) 117 gr (0.26 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $500 $110