FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LX7

Its time to look much closer at the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very similar but the F70EXR (1/2") and LX7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The F70EXR was revealed 4 years prior to the LX7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the F70EXR matches up against the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the F70EXR against the LX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and LX7.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The F70EXR comes with the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field harder. The more aged F70EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.