Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W610

Below, we are evaluating the Panasonic LF1 versus Sony W610, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the W610 (14MP) is very well matched but the LF1 (1/1.7") and W610 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was introduced 23 months later than the W610 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LF1 scores versus the W610 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Sony W610 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 offers outer measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony W610 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the LF1 versus the W610.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and W610 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and W610.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LF1 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W610 will give greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The more modern LF1 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.