Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic SZ1
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced January 2012
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
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.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe 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.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic SZ1
LF1 | SZ1 | |||
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Announced | November 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 23 months | |
Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Panasonic LF1
SZ1 | LF1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic SZ1
LF1 | SZ1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-11-26 | 2012-01-09 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing 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 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.1-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192 grams (0.42 lb) | 131 grams (0.29 lb) |
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 Overall 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 pictures | 250 pictures |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $500 | $179 |