Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LX7

Below, we are analyzing the Canon SX620 HS vs Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the SX620 HS (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX620 HS was announced 3 years after the LX7 which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX620 HS scores against the LX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX620 HS versus the LX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX620 HS and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX620 HS and LX7.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX620 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Canon SX620 HS will offer you greater detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer SX620 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.