Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

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    Highlights

    • 12.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
    • Electronic Viewfinder
    • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
    • Built-In Wi-Fi
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 was announced in 2013 and is a 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm) Standard Compact camera with 12.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 6,400 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
    •   Internal Storage

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 52
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 920k dot resolution.


    Electronic Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 features a 12.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

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    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    Built-in Wi-Fi

    Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
      Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


    NFC

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 87 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 7.00 m.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 has dimensions of 103 x 62 x 28 mm (4.06 x 2.44 x 1.1"). It weighs 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    103 mm (4.06")

    62 mm (2.44")

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    28 mm (1.1")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    61

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 gets a score of 61 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    86

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 gets a score of 86 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 and give score of 65 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    65

    Sensor

    AVERAGE
    62

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 a score of 62 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 52

    Photo

    GOOD
    70

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 a score of 70 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 a score of 66 for Focusing parameters.

    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    72

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 a score of 72 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

    Connectivity

    GOOD
    75

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 a score of 75 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 250 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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