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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Updated by Panasonic LX100 II
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2022
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 vs Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX100 (13MP) and ZV-1F (20MP) and the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZV-1F (1") posses different sensor measurements.

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The LX100 was introduced 9 years before the ZV-1F and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the LX100 scores versus the ZV-1F in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Sony ZV-1F

 LX100 ZV-1F 
Manual focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1F over the Panasonic LX100

 ZV-1F LX100 
RevealedOctober 2022September 2014Fresher by 98 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic LX100 and Sony ZV-1F

 LX100 ZV-1F 
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurements

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX100 provides external measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1F has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") and a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the LX100 vs the ZV-1F.

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX100 and ZV-1F is 83 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX100 and ZV-1F.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX100 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony ZV-1F will offer you more detail using its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older LX100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX100 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Portrait photography factors
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography factors
70
you can focus manually
good resolution (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
58
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Street photography info
Sony ZV-1F Street photography info
76
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
74
screen articulates
decent sensor size (1")
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (256g)
no image stabilization
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Sports photography camera
67
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect autofocus
61
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (16.0 fps)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (360 per charge)
can't change focal length (20mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Travel photography info
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography info
75
offers touch to focus
good resolution (13MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
display is not selfie friendly
87
great battery power (360 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (256 grams)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
fast max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX100 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (13MP)
good sensor size (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
56
fast max aperture (f2)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
great battery power (360 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (20mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX100 Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.7)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
82
fast max aperture (f2)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (256g)
no image stabilization
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Panasonic LX100 vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX100 and Sony ZV-1F
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Sony ZV-1F
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Sony ZV-1F
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-15 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4112 x 3088 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 25600 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) 20mm (1x)
Max aperture f/1.7-2.8 f/2
Macro focusing range 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,764 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 393 gr (0.87 lbs) 256 gr (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 553 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $800 $499