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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax Q7

Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
55 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Pentax Q7 front
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
54 Overall
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax Q7 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
Pentax Q7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Released August 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax Q10
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax Q7 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LF1 versus Pentax Q7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The LF1 was brought out 4 months after the Q7 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the LF1 grades against the Q7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Pentax Q7

          

          

            
 LF1 Q7 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Pentax Q7 over the Panasonic LF1

          

          

            
 Q7 LF1 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Pentax Q7

          

          

            
 LF1 Q7 
ReleasedNovember 2013August 2013Similar age
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch screen  Absent Touch screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax Q7 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 offers exterior 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) whilst the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the LF1 against the Q7.
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax Q7 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and Q7 is 92 and 92 respectively.
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax Q7 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax Q7 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and Q7.
Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of files however you should really take the age  of the products into consideration.

            Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax Q7 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax Q7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Portrait photography camera
42
 has manual focus
 includes face detect focusing
 supports RAW files
 external flash not possible
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
48
 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Panasonic LF1 Street photography features
Pentax Q7 Street photography features
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
69
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW formats
 lighter than competition (200g)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Sports photography highlights
38
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 no phase detect AF
32
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides tracking focus
 low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 low battery power (250 CIPA)
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax Q7 as a Travel photography camera
64
 built-in flash
 decently wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
60
 lighter than competition (200g)
 flash built-in
 low battery power (250 per charge)
 MP count low (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography highlights
Pentax Q7 Landscape photography highlights
54
 has manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 doesn't have Timelapse recording
55
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 exports RAW formats
 MP count low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 low battery power (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging advice
Pentax Q7 Vlogging advice
36
 decently wide (28mm)
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
 doesn't have microphone jack
35
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect focusing
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition (200 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of mic support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Pentax Q7 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Pentax Q7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Pentax Q7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Pentax
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Pentax Q7
Category Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-26 2013-08-08
Physical type Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax Q
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Total lenses - 8
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT color LCD monitor, wide angle viewing, AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.90 m (ISO100/m)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync P-TTL, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) FullHD(1920x1080, 30fps/25fps/24fps), HD(1280x720,16:9,30fps/25fps/24fps), VGA(640x480,4:3,30fps/25fps/24fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lbs) 200 grams (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 shots 250 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 sec, 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC and Eye-Fi Card
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $500 $480