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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
23
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A1300 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Canon A1300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX10
Photography Glossary

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon A1300 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the A1300 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the A1300 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The A1300 was introduced 8 months earlier than the LX7 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A1300 scores versus the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1300 over the Panasonic LX7

 A1300 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon A1300

 LX7 A1300 
ReleasedOctober 2012February 2012Newer by 8 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1300 and Panasonic LX7

 A1300 LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1300 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A1300 against the LX7.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the A1300 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through specifications. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A1300 and LX7.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A1300 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Canon A1300 will show greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged A1300 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1300 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography advice
34
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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you can focus manually
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon A1300 Street photography details
Panasonic LX7 Street photography details
47
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1300 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography highlights
33
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery power (330 per charge)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A1300
Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
65
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery power (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others in class (298 grams)
low MP (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1300
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
33
relatively wide (28mm)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1300 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (28mm)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic port
33
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others in class (298 grams)
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Canon A1300 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1300 and Panasonic LX7
 Canon PowerShot A1300Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot A1300 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 174 grams (0.38 lb) 298 grams (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 330 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $119 $400