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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
85
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Introduced August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 IS
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise 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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
  • Later Model is Panasonic LX10
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX130 IS versus Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX130 IS (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the SX130 IS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") posses different sensor measurements.

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The SX130 IS was introduced 3 years before the LX7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic LX7

 SX130 IS LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon SX130 IS

 LX7 SX130 IS 
RevealedOctober 2012August 2010Newer by 26 months
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic LX7

 SX130 IS LX7 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX130 IS has got outer measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has specifications 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 SX130 IS versus Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX130 IS vs the LX7.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and LX7 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and LX7.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX130 IS with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX130 IS will give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX130 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
has face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Street photography highlights
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308g)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX130 IS
Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
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lighter than competition (308g)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very long zoom (336mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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better than average battery power (330 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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manual focus
really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX130 IS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (308 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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really wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than others in class (298g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic LX7
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-08-19 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308g (0.68 pounds) 298g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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