Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic SZ1

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and SZ1 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and SZ1 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The LF1 was announced 23 months later than the SZ1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the LF1 grades vs the SZ1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 features physical dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the LF1 compared to the SZ1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and SZ1 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and SZ1.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LF1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic SZ1 will provide greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger LF1 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.