Sony A35 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

APS-C 365.0mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

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1/1.7 inch 43.3mm²
12.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Detailed specifications
Sony Alpha SLT-A35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1

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General
Model Number:	A35	LF1
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	SLR	EVF
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$699.99	$499.99
Street Price:	$567.17	$247.99
Date Available:	2011-08-31	2013-06-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	24.5 oz (694 g) includes batteries, kit lens	6.8 oz (192 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.9 x 3.6 x 3.3 in. (124 x 92 x 85 mm)	4.0 x 2.4 x 1.1 in. (103 x 62 x 28 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Sony
Effective Megapixels:	16.2	12.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	1/1.7 inch
Sensor size:	365.04mm² (23.40mm x 15.60mm)	43.32mm² (7.6mm x 5.7mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	4.76 microns	1.90 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.5x	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	3:2, 16:9	4:3
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	74	52
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	23.3	20.8
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	12.7	11.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	763	211
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4912 x 3264 (16.0 MP, 3:2), 4912 x 2760 (13.6 MP, 16:9), 3568 x 2368 (8.4 MP, Other), 3568 x 2000 (7.1 MP, 16:9), 2448 x 1624 (4.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 1376 (3.4 MP, 16:9), 12416 x 1856 (23.0 MP, Other), 8192 x 1856 (15.2 MP, Other), 2160 x 5536 (12.0 MP, Other), 2160 x 3872 (8.4 MP, Other), 7152 x 1080 (7.7 MP, Other), 4912 x 1080 (5.3 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9)	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 3264 x 2176 (7.1 MP, 3:2), 3264 x 1840 (6.0 MP, Other), 2448 x 2448 (6.0 MP, 1:1), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.5	10.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i) 1440x1080 (30) 640x480 (30)	1920x1080 (60i/30p) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, MP4	AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound
Composite Video Out:	No	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	n/a	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Sony Alpha (Minolta A)	n/a
Lens:	Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT SAM	LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMICRON; 10 elements in 8 groups (4 Aspherical Lenses / 7 Aspherical surfaces)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	27 - 83mm	28 - 200mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	6 - 42.8mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	7.10x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T)	f/2.0 - 8.0 (W) / f/5.9 - 8.0 (T) Multistage Iris Diaphram
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:		3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	55.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	Phase Detection: 15 points (3 points cross type); Wide, Spot, Local.	Contrast Detection: Face / AF Tracking / 23-area / 1-area modes
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF type; 1.1cm (0.43") 1.15M-dot LCD (380K-dot time-multiplexed RGB), 100% coverage, 1.1x mag., 19mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter	Color EVF; 0.20-inch, 200K-dot effective, 100% coverage
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:		200,000 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.73x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.10x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	921,600 dots	920,000 dots (307,000 px)
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	11.8x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	12800	6400
Minimum ISO (native):	100	80
ISO Settings:	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; (Multi-frame NR mode up to ISO 25600)	Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (Extended)
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Color Temp./ Filter (2500 – 9900K with 19-step Magenta/Green compensation)	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, White Set
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 250 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	No
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	49-zone Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot	Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night view, Hand-held Twilight (6 shot layering), Night Portrait, Picture Effect, Sweep Panorama (2D/3D)	Panorama, Scene (Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, Glass Through, HDR, Starry Sky, 3D Photo), Creative Control (Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color, Old Days)
Self Timer:	2, 10; 3 or 5 after 10 sec seconds	2 or 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Off, Fill-flash, Rear sync, Wireless, High-Speed sync, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction: On/Off	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Digital Red-eye Correction
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	10.0 m / 32.8 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	ISO Auto: 0.6 - 7.0m (Wide), 0.8 - 2.3m (Tele)
Max Flash Sync:	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot shoe	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:	Full TTL exposure
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	MS PRO Duo / SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW (ARW 2.2), RAW+JPEG	RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD, MP4	AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound
Included Memory:		87.0 MB
Included Memory Type:		built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	Yes
NFC:		Yes
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	Yes	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	No
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wireless (RMT-DSLR1) or Wired (RM-S1AM/RM-L1AM)
Connections (extended):	Type-C HDMI Mini Connector (BRAVIA Sync, PhotoTV HD); Wired Remote Terminal, 3.5mm External Stereo Micophone Jack	Micro (Type D) HDMI, AV/USB Multi

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.53	0.56
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.54	0.59
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	8	7
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	5.5	10.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	12	12
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		10.0
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):		10
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):		10.0
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):		10
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.22 seconds	0.25 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):		0.25 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.217 seconds	0.305 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.48 seconds	0.44 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.102 seconds	0.009 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Wide-area full AF lag = 0.214s
Startup Time:	0.9 seconds	1.5 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.4 seconds	1.0 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.3 seconds	3.1 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		250 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	420 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary NP-FW50	Proprietary 3.7V, 950mAh
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		No
Internal Charging Supported:		Yes
Software
Included Software:	Software CD-ROM (includes Picture Motion Browser, Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR)	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.2AE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, Adobe Reader
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP SP3/Vista SP2/7, Mac OS X (v.10.3 +)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Super SteadyShot Image Stabilization, 1080i HD Video, Auto+, Picture Effects, Multi-frame NR, Hand-held Twilight, Auto HDR, D-Range Optimizer, 2D/3D Sweep Panorama, Smile Shutter, DOF Preview, 5.5fps Full-res Burst Mode (7fps in Cropped "Telezoom" 8MP Mode).	Built-in EVF, Built-in Wi-FI (IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412MHz - 2462MHz (11ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode), NFC (ISO／IEC 18092（NFCIP-1, NFC-F), USB charging.