Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Sony WX80
LF1 | WX80 | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 11 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Panasonic LF1
WX80 | LF1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Sony WX80
LF1 | WX80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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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 |