Panasonic LF1 vs Sony H20

Following is a extensive overview of the Panasonic LF1 vs Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the H20 (10MP) is relatively close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and H20 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The LF1 was brought out 4 years after the H20 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the LF1 scores versus the H20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 features outside dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony H20 has proportions of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LF1 vs Sony H20 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the LF1 vs the H20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and H20 is 92 and 87 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and H20.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LF1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic LF1 will provide you with extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher LF1 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.