Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W620

Here is a thorough comparison of the Panasonic LF1 and Sony W620, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the W620 (14MP) is very comparable but the LF1 (1/1.7") and W620 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LF1 was released 23 months later than the W620 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the LF1 matches up versus the W620 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W620. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Sony W620 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony W620 has sizing of 98mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the LF1 vs the W620.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and W620 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specs. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and W620.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LF1 featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W620 will show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent LF1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.