Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax RZ18

Here, we are evaluating the Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and RZ18 (1/2.3") offer different sensor dimensions.

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The LF1 was introduced 2 years after the RZ18 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the LF1 scores against the RZ18 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 features external dimensions 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 RZ18 has dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the LF1 versus the RZ18.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and RZ18 is 92 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and RZ18.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Pentax RZ18 will give you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger LF1 provides an edge in sensor innovation.