Canon N100 vs Panasonic LX7

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon N100 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the N100 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The N100 was unveiled 15 months later than the LX7 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the N100 scores vs the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are viewable at Canon N100 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon N100 offers external dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check the Canon N100 vs Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the N100 and the LX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and LX7 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the N100 and LX7.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon N100 to resolve greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more recent N100 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.