Canon SX270 HS vs Panasonic LX7

Following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic LX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SX270 HS (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very comparable but the SX270 HS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor measurements.

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The SX270 HS was unveiled 6 months after the LX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX270 HS matches up against the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX270 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX270 HS and Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the LX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX270 HS and LX7 is 91 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by checking out technical specs. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX270 HS and LX7.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX270 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Canon SX270 HS will show greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively.