Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic XS1
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic XS1 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
- Released November 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Introduced January 2013
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic XS1
LF1 | XS1 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | January 2013 | More modern by 11 months | |
Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic LF1
XS1 | LF1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic XS1
LF1 | XS1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
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).
Check out the Panasonic LF1 versus Panasonic XS1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-11-26 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 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 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 4.40 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192 grams (0.42 pounds) | 103 grams (0.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
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 | 260 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $500 | $130 |