Nikon L20 vs Panasonic LX7

Let's look closer at the Nikon L20 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the L20 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the L20 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use different sensor measurements.

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The L20 was brought out 4 years prior to the LX7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the L20 scores vs the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L20 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L20 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L20 offers outside dimensions of 97mm x 61mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L20 versus Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the L20 against the LX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L20 and LX7 is 94 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L20 and LX7.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor measurements. The L20 contains the tinier sensor which should make obtaining bokeh tougher. The older L20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.