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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB850F

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Samsung WB850F front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
43

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB850F Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched November 2013
Samsung WB850F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 109 x 62 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB850F Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LF1 versus Samsung WB850F, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The LF1 was manufactured 23 months later than the WB850F which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the LF1 scores against the WB850F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Samsung WB850F

 LF1 WB850F 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2012More recent by 23 months
Screen resolution920k614kCrisper screen (+306k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB850F over the Panasonic LF1

 WB850F LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Samsung WB850F

 LF1 WB850F 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB850F Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys exterior 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 Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LF1 versus Samsung WB850F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LF1 compared to the WB850F.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB850F size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and WB850F is 92 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB850F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB850F Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and WB850F.

As you can see, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LF1 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB850F will give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern LF1 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB850F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB850F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography highlights
Samsung WB850F Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
43
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
Samsung WB850F as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
Sports photography with Samsung WB850F
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
52
great zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography advice
Samsung WB850F Travel photography advice
64
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (483mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography advice
Samsung WB850F Landscape photography advice
54
manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
49
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging info
Samsung WB850F Vlogging info
36
rather wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
34
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Samsung WB850F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Samsung WB850F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Samsung WB850F
General Information
Company Panasonic Samsung
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Samsung WB850F
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-11-26 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
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 fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 614 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.50 m
Flash modes 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
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0")
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 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $500 $599