Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W730

Here is a detailed review of the Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and W730 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The LF1 was unveiled 11 months later than the W730 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LF1 grades against the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 has got outer measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

See the Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the LF1 and the W730.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LF1 and W730.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LF1 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Sony W730 will resolve more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger LF1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.