Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZR1
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Key Specs
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Introduced November 2013
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- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 158g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
- Revealed July 2009
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX1
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is relatively close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and ZR1 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe LF1 was revealed 4 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LF1 matches up against the ZR1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic ZR1
LF1 | ZR1 | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | July 2009 | More modern by 53 months | |
Manually focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR1 over the Panasonic LF1
ZR1 | LF1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZR1
LF1 | ZR1 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 provides outside measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZR1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the LF1 compared to the ZR1.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and ZR1 is 92 and 94 respectively.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The picture here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and ZR1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The LF1 features the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh easier. The newer LF1 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZR1 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 |
Alternate name | - | Lumix DMC-ZX1 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-11-26 | 2009-07-27 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine V |
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 | 12MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 5.10 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 192g (0.42 lb) | 158g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 211 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $500 | $280 |