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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Released November 2013
Sony WX80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
  • 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Sony WX80

 LF1 WX80 
IntroducedNovember 2013January 2013More recent by 11 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic LF1

 WX80 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Sony WX80

 LF1 WX80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80 size comparison

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

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
Portrait photography with Sony WX80
42
has manual focus
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LF1
Street photography with Sony WX80
65
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography factors
Sony WX80 Sports photography factors
38
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Travel photography information
Sony WX80 Travel photography information
64
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
includes focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography advice
Sony WX80 Landscape photography advice
54
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse function
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Vlogging information
Sony WX80 Vlogging information
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic jack
35
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Sony WX80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-26 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.3-8.0
Macro focus range 3cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance 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 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 192 gr (0.42 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
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 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 shots 240 shots
Battery style 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $500 $276