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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump 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  • Superseded the Panasonic LX5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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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and LX7 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was brought out 4 months after the LX7 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm F900EXR scores against the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm F900EXR LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 LX7 Fujifilm F900EXR 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm F900EXR LX7 
IntroducedJanuary 2013October 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution920k920kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm F900EXR enjoys external dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the LX7.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and LX7 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The pic here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F900EXR and LX7.

All in all, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm F900EXR will result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
45
has manual focus
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Street photography highlights
68
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (232g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
42
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography advice
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lighter than average in class (232g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
64
better than average battery power (330 per charge)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than average (298 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography highlights
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reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (232 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than average (298g)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Panasonic LX7
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-30 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 grams (0.51 pounds) 298 grams (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 pictures 330 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $380 $400