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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W220

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W220 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
Sony W220
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-7.1) lens
  • 147g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W220 Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the W220 (12MP) is very close but the LF1 (1/1.7") and W220 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The LF1 was launched 4 years later than the W220 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the LF1 matches up vs the W220 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Sony W220

 LF1 W220 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2009Fresher by 60 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W220 over the Panasonic LF1

 W220 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Sony W220

 LF1 W220 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W220 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LF1 enjoys exterior 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 W220 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the LF1 versus the W220.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W220 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and W220 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W220 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W220 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and W220.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The LF1 uses the larger sensor which will make getting bokeh less difficult. The newer LF1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W220 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W220 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W220 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography features
Sony W220 Portrait photography features
42
focusing manually
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
27
you can focus manually
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W220 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography factors
Sony W220 Sports photography factors
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography factors
Sony W220 Travel photography factors
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography factors
Sony W220 Landscape photography factors
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
does not have Timelapse recording
32
you can focus manually
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging info
Sony W220 Vlogging info
36
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (30mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W220 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Sony W220
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W220
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-26 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 30-120mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.8-7.1
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 7.10 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Syncro, Red-eye, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (8 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lbs) 147 gr (0.32 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $500 $160