Fujifilm X-E2 vs Panasonic LX7

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Panasonic LX7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and LX7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was manufactured 17 months later than the LX7 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the LX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 has got exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the LX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and LX7 is 85 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and LX7.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E2 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.