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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX10
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm T500 was manufactured 3 months after the LX7 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the LX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm T500 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Fujifilm T500

 LX7 Fujifilm T500 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm T500 LX7 
ReleasedJanuary 2013October 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 offers exterior measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm T500 versus Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the LX7.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and LX7.

Plainly, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm T500 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm T500 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
45
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Street photography factors
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm T500
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (330 per charge)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography info
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography info
75
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
64
good battery (330 shots)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others (298 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse mode
57
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
good battery (330 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
33
decently wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than others (298 grams)
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic LX7
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO - 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture - f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m
Flash modes - 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
Video resolutions 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136g (0.30 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $0 $400