Leica C-Lux with Panasonic LF1 Comparison

Leica C-Lux and Panasonic LF1 Main Features

  • June, 2018
  • November, 2013
  • 20 MP 1 CMOS Sensor
  • 12 MP 1/1.7 CMOS Sensor
  • 24-360 mm (15x) F3.3-6.4 Zoom Lens
  • 28-200 mm (7.1x) F2.0-5.9 Zoom Lens
  • 125 - 12800 ISO
  • 80 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • Electronic Viewfinder
  • 2330k dot Electronic viewfinder
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  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 113 x 67 x 46 mm, 340g.
  • 103 x 62 x 28 mm, 192g.
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Leica C-Lux Scores


Imaging score
51
Features score
76
Value for money score
79
Portability score
91
Overall score
66

Panasonic LF1 Scores


Imaging score
43
Features score
63
Value for money score
73
Portability score
96
Overall score
59

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 with Leica C-Lux Overview


Let's compare Leica C-Lux with Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The first model related to Large Sensor Compact, the second to Small Sensor Compact cameras. Leica C-Lux was released in 2018, and Panasonic LF1 in 2013. C-Lux is newer, which is a plus. Lumix DMC-LF1 5 years older. 5 years, this is a pretty big age difference.
The sensor resolution of C-Lux is greater than that of Lumix DMC-LF1. The difference of 8 MP is quite a lot. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (C-Lux), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight. A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. At Leica C-Lux, the maximum ISO is greater by 6400. Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder. Viewfinder C-Lux has a higher resolution of 2330k dots, Lumix DMC-LF1 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Leica C-Lux has 10.0 fps continuous shooting. Leica C-Lux has 10.0 fps continuous shooting.

General C-Lux Lumix DMC-LF1
Brand Leica Panasonic
Model C-Lux Lumix DMC-LF1
Announced June, 2018 November, 2013
Body Type Large sensor compact Compact
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 5 3
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 1240k pixels 920k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2330
Viewfinder Coverage 100% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 49 23
Number of Cross Focus Points 0 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/60 sec 1/60 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/2000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 10.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 6.80 7.00
Flash Modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1 1/1.7
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions mm 7.53 x 5.64 mm
Sensor Area 0.0 mm² 42.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 12 MP
Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 4000 x 3000
Max Native ISO 12800 6400
Min Native ISO 125 80
Max Boosted ISO 25600 12800
Min Boosted ISO 80 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 370 shots 250 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model
Physical
Weight 340 g 192 g
Physical Dimensions 113 x 67 x 46 mm 103 x 62 x 28 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

24MP | Full frame CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sigma DP3 Merrill
Sigma DP3 Merrill

15MP | APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) | fixed lens mount

Leica X1
Leica X1

12MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sigma DP1x
Sigma DP1x

5MP | APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) | fixed lens mount

Leica X
Leica X

16MP | APS-C CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)

20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sigma DP1s
Sigma DP1s

5MP | APS-C CMOS (Foveon X3) | fixed lens mount

Leica Q
Leica Q

24MP | Full frame CMOS | fixed lens mount

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV

20MP | 1 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100

20MP | 1 CMOS | fixed lens mount

Interesting Small Sensor Compact

Pentax Optio H90
Pentax Optio H90

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Canon PowerShot A1100 IS
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix L19
Nikon Coolpix L19

8MP | 1/2.5 CCD | fixed lens mount

FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27

16MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Olympus Stylus XZ-10

12MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Nikon Coolpix P310
Nikon Coolpix P310

16MP | 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Fujifilm FinePix Z37

10MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48

12MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount

Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Fujifilm FinePix JX550

16MP | 1/2.3 CCD | fixed lens mount