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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB700

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Samsung WB700 front
Portability
98
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Released November 2013
Samsung WB700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 0 - 0
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
  • Launched December 2010
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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB700 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LF1 versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the LF1 (1/1.7") and WB700 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was released 2 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LF1 matches up vs the WB700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Samsung WB700

 LF1 WB700 
LaunchedNovember 2013December 2010Fresher by 36 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen resolution920k614kSharper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Panasonic LF1

 WB700 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung WB700

 LF1 WB700 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the LF1 vs the WB700.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB700 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and WB700 is 92 and 98 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB700 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and WB700.

All in all, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LF1 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Samsung WB700 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern LF1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB700 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung WB700 as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
30
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB700 Street photography highlights
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.7")
49
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
maximum ISO low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography information
Samsung WB700 Sports photography information
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography info
Samsung WB700 Travel photography info
64
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
70
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
great maximum aperture (f)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography details
Samsung WB700 Landscape photography details
54
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
great maximum aperture (f)
screen size is good (3")
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (()mm)
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
maximum ISO low (0)
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging advice
Samsung WB700 Vlogging advice
36
pretty wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
27
great maximum aperture (f)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Samsung WB700
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Samsung WB700
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Samsung WB700
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-26 2010-12-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 -
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 -
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
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) ()
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 grams (0.42 pounds) -
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $500 $300