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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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Cons

  • Panasonic LF1 lacks any external flash connectivity
  • Fringing at full telephoto is slightly higher in pixel count
  • The lens is a little on the dim side

Key specs

  • MOS
  • 7.44x5.58 mm
  • 12 Mpx
  • 4000, 3000 px
  • 2
  • Face detection, Spot Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 - Pros & Cons

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

Cons

  • Panasonic LF1 lacks any external flash connectivity
  • Fringing at full telephoto is slightly higher in pixel count
  • The lens is a little on the dim side
  • some colors did look a little on the drab side
  • colors looked a little on the drab or bland side
  • not quite as wide as some rivals or as fast
  • it lacks touchscreen functionality
  • Screen could be better

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
12800
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
12 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4000 x 3000 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeMOS
Sensor size0.29 in
Sensor photo detectors13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4000 x 3000 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2
Maximum aperture2
Focal length equiv28 - 200
Focus adjustmentAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Face detection
  • Spot Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
Manual focusyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.18 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Manual
  • Program
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityyes
Aperture priorityyes
Manual exposure modeyes
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Auto exposure lockyes
AE EV steps
  • 1/3
  • 1
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyes
AE frames3
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range7
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
Continuous drive10.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Children
  • Night portrait
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Built-in speakersyes
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Audio systemStereo
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Dimensions
Weight6.0 oz
Width4.04 in
Height2.44 in
Depth1.1 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery life (CIPA)215
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity950.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyes
Battery voltage3.7 V
Number of batteries supported2
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Calendaryes
DLNA certifiedno
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
Image editing modesResizing
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • Auto
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum12800
Boosted ISO maximum12800
Maximum image resolution4000 x 3000 px
White balance presets4
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAW
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD TFT
Screen dots920000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderElectronic
Viewfinder screen size0.2 in
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formatsM-JPEG
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 1080
Max frame rate (highest resolution)50.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)50.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • White
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage14.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Maximum memory card size64.0 GB
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
Camera file systemDPOF 1.1
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Connectivity
mini-HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
WirelessBuilt-In
Supported WiFi types
  • IEEE 802.11b
  • IEEE 802.11g
  • IEEE 802.11n
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCyes
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (22)

3.9
Based on 22 reviews
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix LF1 Review
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Published: 14.06.2013
Panasonic Lumix LF1 Review
4.6

Panasonic Lumix LF1 Review - The Panasonic Lumix LF1 arrives at the top of Panasonic's compact range to sit alongside the LX7

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Published: 13.06.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Review | Photography Blog
4.5

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 is a brand new premium compact camera with a unique twist - it has an electronic viewfinder. The Panasonic LF1 also offers a 12 megapixel sensor, 7x zoom lens with fast f/2 aperture, 10fps burst shooting and RAW support. Read our in-depth Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 review with sample JPEG, RAW and video files now...

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 lens review: first 1/1.7inch format lens tested
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Published: 18.07.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 lens review: first 1/1.7inch format lens tested

Featuring a 12-Mpix back-illuminated 1/1.7inch type CMOS sensor, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 is highly portable compact camera with a hugely versatile, image stabilized 28-200mm (equivalent) f/2.0-5.9 zoom. This is our first lens test on a compact camera with a 1/1.7-inch type image sensor. Read on to see how well this optical zoom 7.1x bearing the prestigious Leica-brand name performs in our labs.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic LF1 review
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Published: 08.07.2013
Panasonic LF1 review
4.0

The Panasonic Lumix LF1 is a premium compact with wireless connectivity

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 High-end pocketable compacts roundup (2014)
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Published: 27.11.2014
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic LF1 Review
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Published: 28.03.2024
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 review: performance and pocketability?
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Published: 12.07.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 review: performance and pocketability?

Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-LF1 is new highly portable compact camera with a 28-200mm (equivalent) f/2.0-5.9 Leica-branded zoom sitting in front of a 12-Mpix back-illuminated 1/1.7inch type CMOS. It’s also the first of its type to adopt an electronic viewfinder and has built-in WiFi with NFC technology for simplified photo-transfer between smart devices. Read on to see it performs in our labs.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 High-end pocketable compacts roundup (2013)
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Published: 26.11.2013
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Review
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Published: 18.07.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Review
2.0

Over the years I’ve owned a number of digicams just like this one and each has been damned useful. Pop in the pocket. Pull it out. Shoot. And enjoy. However, in the last 2-3 years they have become really fearsome beasts with tech specs that ring with power. Not only can these more recent arrivals

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 camera review
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Published: 23.10.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 camera review

Use it in full auto mode if you must, but it has a lot more to offer the true enthusiast.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 camera review
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Published: 23.10.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 camera review

Use it in full auto mode if you must, but it has a lot more to offer the true enthusiast.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 - An Advanced Compact for the Casual Shooter
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Published: 30.07.2013
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 - An Advanced Compact for the Casual Shooter
4.3

The LF1 is Panasonic's newest advanced compact and has similarities to its LX7 counterpart. While the sensor inside the LF1 is the same size and type as that of the LX7, the LF1 sports a higher resolution. Other differences include a longer but slightly slower lens and an electronic viewfinder (EVF) - a rarity on small cameras. Along with a lower price, are these differences enough to make the LF1 stand out?

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 Panasonic Lumix LF1 review | Cameralabs
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Published: 04.07.2013
Panasonic Lumix LF1 review | Cameralabs
4.0