Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7
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![Nikon Coolpix AW110 front Nikon Coolpix AW110 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-AW110/Nikon-AW110-front.jpg)
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 193g - 110 x 65 x 25mm
- Introduced July 2013
- Superseded the Nikon AW100
- Replacement is Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Announced October 2012
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX5
- Replacement is Panasonic LX10
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon AW110 versus Panasonic LX7, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the AW110 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the AW110 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor measurements.
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The AW110 was manufactured 9 months later than the LX7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the AW110 grades against the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW110 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon AW110 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW110 over the Panasonic LX7
AW110 | LX7 | |||
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Announced | July 2013 | ![]() | October 2012 | More recent by 9 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon AW110
LX7 | AW110 | |||
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Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 614k | Sharper screen (+306k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon AW110 and Panasonic LX7
AW110 | LX7 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon AW110 has physical dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon AW110 versus Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the AW110 and the LX7.
![Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW110-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX7-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and LX7 is 92 and 86 respectively.
![Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW110-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW110 and LX7.
As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The AW110 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon AW110 will give greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger AW110 will have an edge in sensor tech.
![Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW110-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-AW110-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LX7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon AW110 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW110 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-07-05 | 2012-10-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.9-4.8 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 614k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | OLED monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 8.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 | 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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 193 grams (0.43 lb) | 298 grams (0.66 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 65 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 pictures | 330 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | - | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $250 | $400 |