Panasonic LF1

Panasonic LF1 is Panasonic's Small Sensor Compact digital camera originally revealed on November of 2013. It includes a 12 MegaPixel, CMOS 1/1.7" size sensor with a maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000.

The LF1 stands at #16 out of 261 in Small Sensor Compact cameras and all-around #545 out of 1465 for cameras in our list. Remember to use our Smart camera filter to find camera listings based on your personal criteria.

Here is a diagram of multiple criteria used in the scoring system.

The Panasonic LF1 is part of a family of digital cameras. You can read the complete list underneath.

You can look at the LF1 from several angles in the gallery here.

Here is a selection of advantages and drawbacks of the Panasonic LF1 based on things which are typically viewed as essential in a digital camera.

The sensor dimension in the Panasonic LF1 is 7.44mm x 5.58mm (1/1.7"). The 42 mm² sensor is able to resolve 4000 x 3000 pixels using aspect ratios of 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9. The camera has got Image Stabilization (Optical). Optical stabilization is preferable than digital stabilization as the latter can easily cause cropping.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 12MP and features a standard ISO range of 80 - 6400. The ISO can also be extended electronically to a maximum of 12800. RAW format is saved therefore you have more room to maneuver in post.

The graphic underneath displays the LF1's sensor size compared to other popular sizes. The LF1 sensor comes with a crop factor of 4.8 and is pointed out in green.

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To get an understanding of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Panasonic LF1 weighs in at 0.42 lb (192 grams or 6.77 ounces) and features external measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1"). The weight of normal Small Sensor Compact camera is 174 grams so the Panasonic LF1 is more heavy as compared with various competitors.

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Here is a picture of the Panasonic LF1 besides a softdrink so you can have a feel for its size.

The top view just below will highlight the button layout on the LF1.

The LF1 comes with a built-in lens having a focal range of 28-200mm giving it a 7.1 x zoom which is definitely not great but it would certainly be convenient in a few situations.

At it's widest 28mm, the lens provides an aperture of f2.0 which is ideal in low light conditions and capturing good bokeh. It will also let you use a much lower ISO for getting cleaner images. At the long end, 200mm comes to f5.9 making it fairly sluggish and you may have to use slower shutter speeds.

The LF1 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• Wireless Yes
• NFC Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that incorporate NFC or Bluetooth support are able to be used wirelessly through smartphones. You can easily send images and at times change camera settings without connecting physically with the camera.

Several apps also allow a Liveview and click the shutter in case you aren't close to the camera. If the camera contains a HDMI out, it can easily be connected to an external screen. Many cameras enable you to charge the battery using the USB port.

The maximum video resolution in the Panasonic LF1 is 1920 x 1080 and it can record in MPEG-4 and AVCHD file format. 1080p resolution delivers a great balance for video quality versus file size but FULL HD won't leave you with much room to downsample. The body doesn't feature a mic or headphone socket which means that you get absolutely no control over your audio. It is probably best to purchase a different model in case you require decent audio in your videos.

There is no weather proofing for the Panasonic LF1 so you have to be cautious in wet or dusty situations.

The Panasonic LF1 includes a 3" fixed screen having a resolution of 920k dots.

Unfortunately the screen isn't a touch screen.

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The View Finder specifications regarding Panasonic LF1 are below:

• ViewFinder Electronic

Viewfinders can be rather beneficial for sunny outdoor situations which may make the camera screen washed out and very difficult to view.

Panasonic LF1 is able to shoot continuously at 10.0 frames/s. The max shutter speed is 1/4000s.

Panasonic LF1 has got just inbuilt flash with no external flash ability.

Panasonic LF1 has got only Contrast Detect AF and does not have Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is more faster and exact as compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera includes Face detection which can be useful for people photography.

The Sensor includes 23 focus points to select from. It also boasts Tracking AF for moving subjects. Panasonic LF1 boasts manual focus when needed for low light scenarios or you want to have more precise control on focus.

The battery for the Panasonic LF1 is fashioned to last for 250 pictures based on the CIPA specifications which is comparable with its competitors. The general Small Sensor Compact camera battery life is 241. Fujifilm X30 comes with the highest possible (470) battery life for this kind of cameras.

Below is a list of Small Sensor Compact cameras that come with the best battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm X30
LF1 vs Fujifilm X30470 yesnono

Casio EX-10
LF1 vs EX-10455 yesnono

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Ricoh GR Digital IV
LF1 vs GR Digital IV390 yesnono

Canon G12
LF1 vs G12370 yesnono

Canon G16
LF1 vs G16360 yesnono

The following bar chart displays a summation of the Panasonic LF1 for specific kinds of photography. To view more, browse to the specific section underneath.

The Panasonic LF1 receives a points total of 42 which is horrible, and means the camera is not really acceptable to use for portraits. Shooting portraits favors greatly towards sensor specs, support for RAW files and flexibility to use off-camera lighting.

Getting a very good score of 65, the Panasonic LF1 is a very decent pick for street photography. A good street photography camera gives a good balance of image quality plus portability.

A horrible sports photography score of 38 means the Panasonic LF1 is not really acceptable for taking pictures of sports. A camera must have good focusing plus fast continuous shooting for sports photography.

Weight is very important in getting a camera for travel. All round, the Panasonic LF1 gets a above average 64 for a travel camera which makes it a good choice to buy for your journeys.

When you're planning to purchase a digital camera for landscape photographs, the most vital factor will no doubt be image quality. The Panasonic LF1 at it's modest grade of 54 for a landscape camera is relatively acceptable compared to it's rivals.

A vlogging camera should really come with a moving display, microphone port and ideally IBIS. Considering everything, the Panasonic LF1 is not really acceptable as a vlog camera as it comes to a horrible rating of 36.

If you are trying to find replacements to the LF1, here is a selection of the highest placed cameras that fall under the family of Small Sensor Compact.

The line chart just below gives you an overview of the LF1 compared to it's top scored competitors mentioned earlier.

Here are a handful of other cameras you may look at as alternative options. To check out a detailed comparison, visit the "compare" link.