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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX5

Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released July 2010
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX5 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LF1 (12MP) and the WX5 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the LF1 (1/1.7") and WX5 (1/2.3") posses different sensor size.

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The LF1 was brought out 3 years after the WX5 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the LF1 scores versus the WX5 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Sony WX5

 LF1 WX5 
ReleasedNovember 2013July 2010More modern by 42 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Panasonic LF1

 WX5 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Sony WX5

 LF1 WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LF1 offers outer 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 WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LF1 against the WX5.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and WX5 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and WX5.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit different sensor sizes. The LF1 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh easier. The newer LF1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography details
Sony WX5 Portrait photography details
42
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LF1
Street photography with Sony WX5
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic LF1
Sports photography with Sony WX5
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography info
Sony WX5 Travel photography info
64
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography details
Sony WX5 Landscape photography details
54
manual focus
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse recording
37
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging info
Sony WX5 Vlogging info
36
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
32
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Sony WX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-26 2010-07-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 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 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-200mm (7.1x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.8 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $500 $250