Panasonic LF1 vs Sony RX100 IV

Here is a thorough analysis of the Panasonic LF1 and Sony RX100 IV, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and RX100 IV (1") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The LF1 was launched 18 months earlier than the RX100 IV making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LF1 grades vs the RX100 IV in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 features external dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony RX100 IV has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the LF1 and the RX100 IV.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and RX100 IV is 92 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and RX100 IV.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LF1 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony RX100 IV will offer you more detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older LF1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.