Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 140g - 93 x 60 x 27mm
- Announced July 2009
(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
- Introduced October 2012
- Superseded the Panasonic LX5
- Replacement is Panasonic LX10
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Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm A170 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very close but the Fujifilm A170 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizing.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Fujifilm A170 was launched 4 years before the LX7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm A170 matches up against the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix A170 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm A170 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm A170 over the Panasonic LX7
| Fujifilm A170 | LX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Fujifilm A170
| LX7 | Fujifilm A170 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | October 2012 |  | July 2009 | Fresher by 39 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic LX7
| Fujifilm A170 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm A170 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm A170 and Panasonic LX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm A170 versus the LX7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm A170 and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm A170 and LX7.
Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm A170 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The older Fujifilm A170 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Fujifilm A170 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix A170 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2012-10-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3664 x 2748 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 920k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | - | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.50 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 140g (0.31 lb) | 298g (0.66 lb) |
| Dimensions | 93 x 60 x 27mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 images |
| Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $80 | $400 |
