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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX300

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Revealed November 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Renewed by Sony WX350
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic LF1 versus Sony WX300, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and WX300 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was brought out 10 months after the WX300 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LF1 scores versus the WX300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Sony WX300

 LF1 WX300 
AnnouncedNovember 2013February 2013Newer by 10 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Panasonic LF1

 WX300 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Sony WX300

 LF1 WX300 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LF1 comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Sony WX300 has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Panasonic LF1 versus Sony WX300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the LF1 vs the WX300.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and WX300 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LF1 and WX300.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LF1 due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony WX300 will result in more detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher LF1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography details
Sony WX300 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
36
megapixel count decent (18MP)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LF1
Street photography with Sony WX300
65
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
Sports photography with Sony WX300
38
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX300 Travel photography highlights
64
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than average in class (166 grams)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX300 Landscape photography highlights
54
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
44
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX300 as a Vlogging camera
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
missing mic port
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Sony WX300
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-11-26 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 lb) 166 gr (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light rating 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $330