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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost 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
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the LF1 (1/1.7") and ZS1 (1/2.5") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The LF1 was introduced 4 years after the ZS1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the LF1 matches up versus the ZS1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic ZS1

 LF1 ZS1 
AnnouncedNovember 2013May 2009More modern by 56 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Panasonic LF1

 ZS1 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZS1

 LF1 ZS1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LF1 has got exterior dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the LF1 compared to the ZS1.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and ZS1 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and ZS1.

As you can see, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LF1 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic LF1 will resolve more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The newer LF1 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
42
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
25
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS1
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
24
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS1 Travel photography factors
64
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.5")
no RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS1 Vlogging information
36
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (229 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-26 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.5"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 6.3
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192g (0.42 pounds) 229g (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $500 $0