Fujifilm X10 vs Panasonic LX7

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X10 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X10 was revealed 3 months before the LX7 and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the LX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 enjoys exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the LX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and LX7 is 83 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and LX7.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm X10 will show extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively.