Fujifilm JV150 vs Panasonic LX7

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JV150 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JV150 was brought out 3 years earlier than the LX7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm JV150 grades against the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 provides outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JV150 and Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 vs the LX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and LX7 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JV150 and LX7.

All in all, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JV150 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm JV150 will result in more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JV150 will be behind in sensor technology.