Panasonic LF1 vs Sony QX1

Below is a detailed overview of the Panasonic LF1 versus Sony QX1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Lens-style by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and QX1 (20MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and QX1 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The LF1 was brought out 9 months before the QX1 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the LF1 grades against the QX1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Sony Alpha QX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Sony QX1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 has outside measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony QX1 has proportions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the LF1 compared to the QX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and QX1 is 92 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and QX1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LF1 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony QX1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older LF1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.