Leica X2 vs Panasonic ZS7

Let's look a little more closely at the Leica X2 and Panasonic ZS7, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Leica and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the X2 (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the X2 (APS-C) and ZS7 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The X2 was manufactured 10 months after the ZS7 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica X2 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the X2 matches up against the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica X2 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are viewable at Leica X2 Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Leica X2 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 69mm x 52mm (4.9" x 2.7" x 2.0") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Leica X2 and Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the X2 versus the ZS7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X2 and ZS7 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The picture here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the X2 and ZS7.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The X2 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Leica X2 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern X2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.