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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh G700SE

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Ricoh G700SE front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh G700SE Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push 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
Ricoh G700SE
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 307g - 117 x 68 x 32mm
  • Announced October 2010
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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh G700SE Overview

Here is a extended comparison of the Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh G700SE, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by rivals Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the G700SE (12MP) is fairly close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and G700SE (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The LF1 was manufactured 3 years later than the G700SE and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the LF1 matches up versus the G700SE when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Ricoh G700SE

 LF1 G700SE 
AnnouncedNovember 2013October 2010Fresher by 38 months

Reasons to pick Ricoh G700SE over the Panasonic LF1

 G700SE LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh G700SE

 LF1 G700SE 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution920k920kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh G700SE Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 has got outside measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Ricoh G700SE has dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 307 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh G700SE in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LF1 versus the G700SE.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh G700SE size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and G700SE is 92 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh G700SE top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh G700SE Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and G700SE.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The LF1 offers the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh simpler. The more modern LF1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh G700SE sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh G700SE Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography features
Ricoh G700SE Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
29
you can focus manually
manual mode not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography features
Ricoh G700SE Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
51
environment proof
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than average in class (307g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography highlights
Ricoh G700SE Sports photography highlights
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
25
environment proof
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
59
environment proof
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Ricoh G700SE as a Landscape photography camera
54
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse recording
40
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
environment proof
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging advice
Ricoh G700SE Vlogging advice
36
rather wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
23
pretty wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (307 grams)
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Panasonic LF1 vs Ricoh G700SE Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Ricoh G700SE
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Ricoh G700SE
General Information
Brand Panasonic Ricoh
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Ricoh G700SE
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-11-26 2010-10-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 10.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Auto red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 307 gr (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 117 x 68 x 32mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model - DB-60
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $0