Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80

Below is a thorough review of the Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and WX80 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and WX80 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The LF1 was revealed 11 months later than the WX80 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LF1 grades vs the WX80 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LF1 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LF1 offers physical measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) and the Sony WX80 has dimensions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the LF1 vs the WX80.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and WX80 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and WX80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LF1 with its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony WX80 will give you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer LF1 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.