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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2013
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Released April 2017
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS60
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS80
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and ZS70 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The LF1 was announced 4 years earlier than the ZS70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the LF1 grades vs the ZS70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Panasonic ZS70

 LF1 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Panasonic LF1

 ZS70 LF1 
ReleasedApril 2017November 2013More recent by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZS70

 LF1 ZS70 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 provides exterior measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the LF1 vs the ZS70.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and ZS70 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and ZS70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LF1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS70 will deliver greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older LF1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Portrait photography features
42
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
54
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
supports focus via touch
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS70
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography factors
64
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
79
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
supports focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LF1
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS70
54
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse function
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging highlights
36
really wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
74
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have microphone jack
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Panasonic LF1 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Panasonic ZS70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-11-26 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192g (0.42 lb) 322g (0.71 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photographs 380 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $500 $450