Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Panasonic LX7
Fujifilm T500 | LX7 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Fujifilm T500
LX7 | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Panasonic LX7
Fujifilm T500 | LX7 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | ![]() | October 2012 | Similar age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T500 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T500 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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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 |