Fujifilm JX500 vs Panasonic LX7

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was revealed 9 months prior to the LX7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 grades against the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX500 has outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JX500 versus Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 and the LX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The pic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JX500 and LX7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX500 with its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm JX500 will offer extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX500 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.