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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix XP11
  • Later Model is Fujifilm XP30
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm XP10 versus Panasonic LX7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the XP10 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively similar but the XP10 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The XP10 was brought out 3 years prior to the LX7 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the XP10 matches up versus the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Panasonic LX7

 XP10 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the FujiFilm XP10

 LX7 XP10 
RevealedOctober 2012February 2010More recent by 32 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic LX7

 XP10 LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm XP10 has external measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 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).

Examine the FujiFilm XP10 versus Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the XP10 and the LX7.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and LX7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XP10 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the FujiFilm XP10 will deliver extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older XP10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
45
manual focus
provides face detection focus
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography details
Panasonic LX7 Street photography details
60
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
30
includes tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (330 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography advice
60
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
64
great battery (330 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography details
27
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (330 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (135 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f4.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (298 grams)
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Panasonic LX7
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Also called as FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-180mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 135 gr (0.30 pounds) 298 gr (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 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 - 330 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $175 $400