Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX90V
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX90V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Announced November 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced April 2015
Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX90V Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic LF1 and Sony HX90V, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and HX90V (18MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and HX90V (1/2.3") boast different sensor measurements.
Nikon Coolpix camera search on Google skyrockets by 8,500%The LF1 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the HX90V which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the LF1 matches up against the HX90V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX90V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Sony HX90V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Sony HX90V
LF1 | HX90V |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX90V over the Panasonic LF1
HX90V | LF1 | |||
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Introduced | April 2015 | November 2013 | Fresher by 16 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 920k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Sony HX90V
LF1 | HX90V | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 3" | Same screen measurements | |
Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX90V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys exterior dimensions 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 HX90V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).
See the Panasonic LF1 and Sony HX90V in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the LF1 vs the HX90V.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LF1 and HX90V is 92 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX90V Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The visual here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and HX90V.
As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LF1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX90V will render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older LF1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony HX90V Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2013-11-26 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 18MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 192g (0.42 lb) | 245g (0.54 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 211 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 images | 360 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $500 | $440 |