Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic LX7

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX160 IS vs Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX160 IS (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the SX160 IS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX160 IS was launched 9 months after the LX7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX160 IS grades versus the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX160 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX160 IS Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX160 IS offers outside measurements of 111mm x 73mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 291 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has specifications 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 ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX160 IS compared to the LX7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX160 IS and LX7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX160 IS and LX7.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX160 IS featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX160 IS will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX160 IS will have a benefit in sensor tech.