Panasonic LF1 vs Sony A900

Following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic LF1 versus Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and A900 (25MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and A900 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The LF1 was released 5 years after the A900 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the LF1 scores vs the A900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 features 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 Sony A900 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LF1 versus Sony A900 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the LF1 against the A900.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and A900 is 92 and 54 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and A900.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LF1 due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A900 will show more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger LF1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.