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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX70

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Announced November 2013
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and WX70 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The LF1 was launched 23 months after the WX70 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the LF1 matches up vs the WX70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Sony WX70

 LF1 WX70 
RevealedNovember 2013January 2012More modern by 23 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic LF1

 WX70 LF1 
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Sony WX70

 LF1 WX70 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 provides 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 WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the LF1 versus the WX70.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LF1 and WX70 is 92 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The pic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the LF1 and WX70.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LF1 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony WX70 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern LF1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
Portrait photography with Sony WX70
42
has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
34
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography information
Sony WX70 Street photography information
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/1.7")
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition (114 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Sports photography camera
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography advice
Sony WX70 Travel photography advice
64
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competition (114g)
features focus by touch
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
54
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging advice
Sony WX70 Vlogging advice
36
really wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
36
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (114g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-26 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, 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
Supported 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 114 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 52 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 211 not tested
Other
Battery life 250 photographs 240 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $500 $242