Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX130 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX130 IS Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Panasonic LX7
SX130 IS | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon SX130 IS
LX7 | SX130 IS | |||
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Revealed | October 2012 | August 2010 | Newer by 26 months | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Crisper screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Panasonic LX7
SX130 IS | LX7 | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and LX7 is 85 and 86 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX130 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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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 |
Launch cost | $250 | $400 |