Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung MV800

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung MV800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and MV800 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and MV800 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The LF1 was launched 2 years after the MV800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the LF1 grades versus the MV800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Samsung MV800. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Samsung MV800 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LF1 has got physical 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 MV800 has measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 10mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.4") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the LF1 against the MV800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and MV800 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and MV800.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LF1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung MV800 will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher LF1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.