Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic XS1

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LF1 versus Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and XS1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LF1 was unveiled 11 months after the XS1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the LF1 grades versus the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the LF1 versus the XS1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and XS1 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and XS1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LF1 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic XS1 will render greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern LF1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.