• 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 35mm 855.6mm2
  • 24.0 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400

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Differences

Panasonic LF1 advantages over Leica M-D (Typ 262)

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • Less expensive
    $500 vs $5995 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Thinner
    27 mm vs 42 mm
    Thinner
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Lighter weight
    192g vs 720g
    Lighter weight
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Shoots 60p video
    Yes vs No
    A faster framerate can give you more editing options
  • Longer exposure
    250 vs 60 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    10.0 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    12800 vs 6400 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Leica M-D (Typ 262) advantages over Panasonic LF1

  • Larger sensor
    35mm vs 1/1.7 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 5.99 vs 1.90 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • More pixels
    24.0 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Bulb shutter
    Bulb vs No bulb
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • RAW file ability
    Both provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Manual focus
    Both provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon S100

Panasonic LF1
Canon S100
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Canon S100

Leica M-D (Typ 262)
Canon S100
  • $5995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $429
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M-D (Typ 262) vs Canon S100

Compared to Canon S110

Panasonic LF1
Canon S110
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Canon S110

Leica M-D (Typ 262)
Canon S110
  • $5995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $249
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M-D (Typ 262) vs Canon S110

Compared to Leica C

Panasonic LF1
Leica C
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Leica C

Leica M-D (Typ 262)
Leica C
  • $5995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $699
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Leica M-D (Typ 262) vs Leica C

Compared to Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Panasonic LF1
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Leica M-D (Typ 262)
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)
  • $5995
  • 35mm
  • $7595
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compare Leica M-D (Typ 262) vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

Compared to Leica M10

Panasonic LF1
Leica M10
  • $248
  • 1/1.7 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $7995
  • 35mm
  • Focus peaking
  • Larger sensor

Compare Panasonic LF1 vs Leica M10

Leica M-D (Typ 262)
Leica M10
  • $5995
  • 35mm
  • $7995
  • 35mm
  • Rear display
  • Focus peaking

Compare Leica M-D (Typ 262) vs Leica M10

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