Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 vs Canon PowerShot SX270 HS

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      BrandPanasonicCanon
      ModelLumix DMC-LF1PowerShot SX270 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX260 HS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX280 HS
      MSRP$499.99/£379
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Sensor TypeCMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.7-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions7.44 x 5.58 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 6,400100 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 12,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuperfine, Fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Number of Focus Points23
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 200 mm25 - 500 mm
      Optical Zoom7.1x20x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 5.9f/3.5 - 6.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm5 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution920k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps3.8 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range7.00 m3.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1 (3 frames at 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO211
      DxO Color Depth20.8
      DxO Dynamic Range11.6
      DxO Overall Score52
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Dimensions103 x 62 x 28 mm (4.06 x 2.44 x 1.1")106 x 63 x 33 mm (4.17 x 2.48 x 1.3")
      Weight (inc. batteries)192 g (0.42 lb / 6.77 oz)233 g (0.51 lb / 8.22 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.2 x 5.2 x 2"
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Battery PackNB-6L
      Battery Life250 shots210 shots
      Internal Storage87 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Canon PowerShot SX270 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)


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