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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
80 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
61 Overall
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic LX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX500 IS (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the SX500 IS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SX500 IS was introduced at a similar time to the LX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick view of how the SX500 IS scores versus the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Panasonic LX7

					

					

						
 SX500 IS LX7 
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon SX500 IS

					

					

						
 LX7 SX500 IS 
Display resolution920k461kSharper display (+459k dot)
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic LX7

					

					

						
 SX500 IS LX7 
AnnouncedAugust 2012October 2012Similar generation
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX500 IS has outside measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 341 grams (0.75 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).
Look at the Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS and the LX7.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and LX7 is 80 and 86 respectively.
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Sometimes, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and LX7.
Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX500 IS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Canon SX500 IS will offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively.

						Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography factors
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 has manual focus
 flash sync speed is above average (1/1,600 seconds)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 has face detection focus
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 manual focus
 provides face detect focus
 exports RAW files
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Street photography info
Panasonic LX7 Street photography info
51
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competition in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Sports photography information
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography information
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 amazing zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has tracking autofocus
 painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery (195 shots)
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides tracking focus
 good battery power (330 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography advice
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 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 long reach (720mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 low battery (195 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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 good battery power (330 per charge)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.4)
 more heavy than competition in class (298g)
 low resolution sensor (10MP)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX500 IS
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 low battery (195 shots)
 missing Timelapse recording
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 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.4)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (330 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX500 IS Vlogging features
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging features
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
 display is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone socket
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 really wide (24mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.4)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
 missing microphone socket
 more heavy than competition in class (298g)
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Canon SX500 IS vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Panasonic LX7
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-08-21 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 1 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/1600s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 341 grams (0.75 lb) 298 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life 195 photos 330 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $299 $400