Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX7
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Superseded the Fujifilm X10
- Updated by Fujifilm X30
(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
- Revealed October 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
- Later Model is Panasonic LX10
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Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and LX7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm X20 was brought out 7 months after the LX7 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the LX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Panasonic LX7
| Fujifilm X20 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2013 |  | October 2012 | Newer by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Fujifilm X20
| LX7 | Fujifilm X20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display size | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Panasonic LX7
| Fujifilm X20 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither includes Touch display |
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 features external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 compared to the LX7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and LX7 is 83 and 86 respectively.
Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X20 and LX7.
As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X20 will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X20 will have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model type | Fujifilm X20 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2013-04-29 | 2012-10-15 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Electronic (optional) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 85% | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 60 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 12.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/1000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 353 grams (0.78 lbs) | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 270 shots | 330 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-50 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $500 | $400 |