Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax P70

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax P70, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the P70 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the LF1 (1/1.7") and P70 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The LF1 was introduced 4 years after the P70 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the LF1 scores vs the P70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Pentax Optio P70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Pentax P70 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 offers physical 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) while the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax P70 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the LF1 and the P70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and P70 is 92 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and P70.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The LF1 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh simpler. The more recent LF1 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.