Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX10V

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic LF1 versus Sony HX10V, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and HX10V (18MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and HX10V (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The LF1 was released 22 months after the HX10V which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LF1 grades vs the HX10V when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Sony HX10V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys external dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Sony HX10V has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LF1 versus Sony HX10V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the LF1 and the HX10V.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and HX10V is 92 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and HX10V.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The LF1 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony HX10V will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern LF1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.