Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS45

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic LF1 versus Panasonic ZS45, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and ZS45 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The LF1 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the ZS45 making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the LF1 matches up vs the ZS45 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 has exterior measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LF1 versus Panasonic ZS45 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the LF1 versus the ZS45.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and ZS45 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic ZS45 will result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged LF1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.