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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung DV300F

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Samsung DV300F front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung DV300F Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Introduced November 2013
Samsung DV300F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.5-6.3) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung DV300F Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung DV300F, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and DV300F (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and DV300F (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was revealed 24 months after the DV300F making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the LF1 grades vs the DV300F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Samsung DV300F

 LF1 DV300F 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2012More modern by 24 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung DV300F over the Panasonic LF1

 DV300F LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung DV300F

 LF1 DV300F 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung DV300F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 features outside measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung DV300F has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the LF1 compared to the DV300F.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung DV300F size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and DV300F is 92 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung DV300F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung DV300F Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and DV300F.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LF1 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Samsung DV300F will result in extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger LF1 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung DV300F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung DV300F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography information
Samsung DV300F Portrait photography information
42
manual focus
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography details
Samsung DV300F Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (133g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
Sports photography with Samsung DV300F
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography details
Samsung DV300F Travel photography details
64
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than others (133 grams)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography info
Samsung DV300F Landscape photography info
54
manual focus
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging features
Samsung DV300F Vlogging features
36
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
33
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung DV300F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Samsung DV300F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Samsung DV300F
General Information
Make Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Samsung DV300F
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-11-26 2012-01-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.5-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 16 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 grams (0.42 lb) 133 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - BP88
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal MicroSD, MicroSDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
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