Canon S120 vs Panasonic LX7

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon S120 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the S120 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The S120 was introduced 14 months after the LX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S120 matches up vs the LX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon S120 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon S120 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 29mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 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).

Contrast the Canon S120 and Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the S120 and the LX7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S120 and LX7 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S120 and LX7.

To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon S120 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern S120 should have an edge in sensor technology.