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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase 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 ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Superseded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Renewed by Panasonic ZS60
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Lets look closer at the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS50, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the LF1 (1/1.7") and ZS50 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The LF1 was brought out 13 months prior to the ZS50 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the LF1 scores vs the ZS50 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic ZS50

 LF1 ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Panasonic LF1

 ZS50 LF1 
ReleasedJanuary 2015November 2013More recent by 13 months
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZS50

 LF1 ZS50 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 has exterior dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the LF1 and the ZS50.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and ZS50 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and ZS50.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical MP albeit different sensor measurements. The LF1 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The older LF1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS50 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
42
focusing manually
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LF1
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
68
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
38
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
64
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
66
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS50
54
focusing manually
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
51
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging factors
36
quite wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
34
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (243g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZS50
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-11-26 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 lbs) 243g (0.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 44
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 20.0
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 11.2
DXO Low light rating 211 138
Other
Battery life 250 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $500 $350