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Leica X Vario vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
62
Imaging
58
Features
51
Overall
55
Leica X Vario front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Leica X Vario vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs

Leica X Vario
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-70mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 73 x 95mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Succeeded the Leica X2
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Leica X Vario vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

Following is a in depth assessment of the Leica X Vario versus Panasonic FH7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the X Vario (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the X Vario (APS-C) and FH7 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The X Vario was introduced 22 months after the FH7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Leica X Vario being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the X Vario matches up against the FH7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Leica X Vario over the Panasonic FH7

 X Vario FH7 
IntroducedJune 2013September 2011More modern by 22 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Leica X Vario

 FH7 X Vario 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Leica X Vario and Panasonic FH7

 X Vario FH7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Leica X Vario vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Leica X Vario features outer measurements of 133mm x 73mm x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the X Vario against the FH7.

Leica X Vario vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the X Vario and FH7 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Leica X Vario vs Panasonic FH7 top view buttons comparison

Leica X Vario vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the X Vario and FH7.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The X Vario offers the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The fresher X Vario will have an edge in sensor technology.

Leica X Vario vs Panasonic FH7 sensor size comparison

Leica X Vario vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica X Vario vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica X Vario
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH7
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Leica X Vario Street photography details
Panasonic FH7 Street photography details
53
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Leica X Vario Sports photography information
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography information
54
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Leica X Vario Travel photography features
Panasonic FH7 Travel photography features
56
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica X Vario Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
61
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (450 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Timelapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica X Vario Vlogging information
Panasonic FH7 Vlogging information
25
fairly wide (28mm)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (680g)
34
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (126g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Leica X Vario vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica X Vario and Panasonic FH7
 Leica X VarioPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
General Information
Company Leica Panasonic
Model Leica X Vario Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7
Also called - Lumix DMC-FS22
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-06-11 2011-09-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4928 x 3272 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12500 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-70mm (2.5x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain, Slow sync, Studio Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680 grams (1.50 lbs) 126 grams (0.28 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 73 x 95mm (5.2" x 2.9" x 3.7") 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 78 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 1320 not tested
Other
Battery life 450 photos 260 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-DC8 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $2,950 $149