Nikon AW120 vs Panasonic LX7

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW120 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are provided at Nikon AW120 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

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).

Check the Nikon AW120 versus Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.