Canon A810 vs Panasonic LX7

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon A810 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the A810 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The A810 was launched 8 months before the LX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the A810 grades against the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A810 has got outside measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has sizing 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A810 vs the LX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and LX7.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A810 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Canon A810 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older A810 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.