Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX7

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SX410 IS (20MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the SX410 IS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SX410 IS was announced 2 years later than the LX7 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX410 IS grades against the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX410 IS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX410 IS Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX410 IS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions 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 SX410 IS vs Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX410 IS compared to the LX7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX410 IS and LX7 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX410 IS and LX7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX410 IS with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Canon SX410 IS will result in greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX410 IS provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.