Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX350

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic LF1 and Sony WX350, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and WX350 (18MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and WX350 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The LF1 was brought out 2 months earlier than the WX350 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LF1 matches up vs the WX350 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 has got physical 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 WX350 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LF1 and Sony WX350 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the LF1 vs the WX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and WX350 is 92 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The photograph below will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and WX350.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LF1 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony WX350 will give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.