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Canon S100 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
48 Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
61 Overall
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon S95
  • Successor is Canon S110
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
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX5
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX10
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Canon S100 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the S100 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor size (1/1.7").

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The S100 was revealed 9 months earlier than the LX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S100 scores versus the LX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Panasonic LX7

          

          

            
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon S100

          

          

            
 LX7 S100 
RevealedOctober 2012December 2011Newer by 9 months
Screen resolution920k461kSharper screen (+459k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon S100 and Panasonic LX7

          

          

            
 S100 LX7 
Manual focus  More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen  Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon S100 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon S100 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst 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).
Examine the Canon S100 versus Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S100 against the LX7.
Canon S100 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S100 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.
Canon S100 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon S100 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S100 and LX7.
All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon S100 to produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S100 will be behind in sensor tech.

            Canon S100 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon S100 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon S100 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon S100 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 includes face detect focus
 saves RAW files
 no external flash support
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
45
 you can focus manually
 offers face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon S100
Street photography with Panasonic LX7
65
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
58
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 heavier than competition in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon S100 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography factors
32
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 great battery pack (330 per charge)
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon S100 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography factors
61
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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 great battery pack (330 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
 heavier than competition in class (298g)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Canon S100 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography info
50
 has manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 saves RAW files
 cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/1.7")
 terrible battery (200 per charge)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (330 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon S100
Vlogging with Panasonic LX7
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 really wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f2.0)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 doesn't have mic port
33
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 no mic port
 heavier than competition in class (298g)
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Canon S100 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Panasonic LX7
 Canon PowerShot S100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot S100 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-12-22 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
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    
Total focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 198g (0.44 lb) 298g (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 50
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 11.7
DXO Low light rating 153 147
Other
Battery life 200 photos 330 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $429 $400