Panasonic LF1 vs Sony RX100

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LF1 and Sony RX100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and RX100 (20MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and RX100 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The LF1 was manufactured 16 months after the RX100 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the LF1 matches up vs the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Sony RX100 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys outer measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LF1 and Sony RX100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LF1 versus the RX100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and RX100 is 92 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and RX100.

All in all, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony RX100 will offer extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent LF1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.