Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LX7

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LX7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the L110 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly close but the L110 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizing.

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The L110 was announced 3 years prior to the LX7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the L110 matches up against the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L110 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L110 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L110 has got outside measurements of 109mm x 74mm x 78mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.1") and a weight of 406 grams (0.90 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L110 vs Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L110 and the LX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L110 and LX7 is 77 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the L110 and LX7.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L110 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Nikon L110 will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older L110 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.