Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax P80

On this page, we are looking at the Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the LF1 (1/1.7") and P80 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The LF1 was brought out 4 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LF1 scores versus the P80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Pentax Optio P80. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 provides external 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 Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the LF1 and the P80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and P80 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and P80.

All in all, both cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The LF1 has got the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher LF1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.