Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LX7

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm XP60 vs Panasonic LX7, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP60 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP60 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP60 was unveiled 9 months later than the LX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP60 matches up against the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP60 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP60 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP60 comes with external measurements of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP60 and the LX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP60 and LX7 is 93 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at specifications. The visual below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP60 and LX7.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP60 having a tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm XP60 will give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP60 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.