Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W330

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic LF1 versus Sony W330, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the W330 (14MP) is relatively similar but the LF1 (1/1.7") and W330 (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizes.

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The LF1 was revealed 3 years later than the W330 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera and the Sony W330 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LF1 grades versus the W330 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W330. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Sony W330 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W330 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 17mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LF1 versus Sony W330 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the LF1 and the W330.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and W330 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and W330.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LF1 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W330 will deliver greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer LF1 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.