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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced April 2011
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX10
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Panasonic LX7, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and LX7 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was manufactured 18 months before the LX7 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Z900EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR scores versus the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm Z900EXR LX7 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 LX7 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
IntroducedOctober 2012April 2011Fresher by 18 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm Z900EXR LX7 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR comes with physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus the LX7.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and LX7.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z900EXR because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will give you greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z900EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
43
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
45
you can focus manually
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography factors
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (330 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
65
provides focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (151 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
64
great battery pack (330 shots)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298g)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
50
focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
sensor is small (1/2")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
57
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging details
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging details
34
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (151g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competition (298 grams)
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Panasonic LX7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-04-05 2012-10-15
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Venus Engine
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151g (0.33 pounds) 298g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 shots 330 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $380 $400