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Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S110 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Canon S110
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 59 x 27mm
  • Released September 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon S100
  • Successor is Canon S120
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Renewed by Panasonic LX10
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon S110 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S110 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/1.7").

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The S110 was launched around the same time to the LX7 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the S110 matches up vs the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S110 over the Panasonic LX7

 S110 LX7 
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon S110

 LX7 S110 
Screen resolution920k461kClearer screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon S110 and Panasonic LX7

 S110 LX7 
AnnouncedSeptember 2012October 2012Similar generation
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon S110 comes with physical dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S110 vs the LX7.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S110 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S110 and LX7.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Canon S110 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S110 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
45
has manual focus
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon S110 Street photography features
Panasonic LX7 Street photography features
69
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon S110 Sports photography info
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (330 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S110 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography details
64
boasts touch to focus
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery pack (200 shots)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
good battery power (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298g)
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S110 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography features
51
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
low battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
57
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
good battery power (330 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S110 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging details
37
really wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
33
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Canon S110 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S110 and Panasonic LX7
 Canon PowerShot S110Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot S110 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 gr (0.44 lb) 298 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 99 x 59 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 48 50
DXO Color Depth score 20.6 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 11.7
DXO Low light score 168 147
Other
Battery life 200 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-5L -
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
Launch cost $299 $400