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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon AW110
  • Newer Model is Nikon AW130
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced October 2012
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Updated by Panasonic LX10
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon AW120 versus Panasonic LX7, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the AW120 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the AW120 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The AW120 was unveiled 16 months after the LX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the AW120 scores against the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Panasonic LX7

 AW120 LX7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014October 2012Newer by 16 months
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon AW120

 LX7 AW120 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Panasonic LX7

 AW120 LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon AW120 features exterior dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the AW120 vs the LX7.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the AW120 and LX7 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the AW120 and LX7.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The AW120 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Nikon AW120 will result in more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer AW120 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography features
Panasonic LX7 Street photography features
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
more heavy than average (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery life (350 shots)
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than average (298g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
48
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
better than average battery life (350 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
57
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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relatively wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than average (298g)
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Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Panasonic LX7
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-07 2012-10-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech OLED monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.20 m 8.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 grams (0.47 pounds) 298 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 images 330 images
Style 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
Retail cost $350 $400