Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic SZ5

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the SZ5 (14MP) is very comparable but the LF1 (1/1.7") and SZ5 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The LF1 was introduced 17 months later than the SZ5 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the LF1 matches up versus the SZ5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Panasonic SZ5 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 provides external dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic SZ5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the LF1 against the SZ5.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and SZ5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and SZ5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LF1 using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ5 will provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The younger LF1 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.