Panasonic LX100 vs Sony TF1

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic LX100 vs Sony TF1, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the TF1 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and TF1 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 was revealed 16 months after the TF1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony TF1 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the LX100 matches up against the TF1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TF1. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Sony TF1 Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX100 has external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") along with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Sony TF1 has proportions of 102mm x 62mm x 23mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic LX100 vs Sony TF1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 against the TF1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX100 and TF1 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and TF1.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony TF1 will produce extra detail because of its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger LX100 provides an edge in sensor tech.