Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LX7

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon L810 vs Panasonic LX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the L810 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the L810 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The L810 was unveiled 8 months prior to the LX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the L810 grades versus the LX7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are available at Nikon L810 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the L810 against the LX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and LX7 is 74 and 86 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and LX7.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The L810 having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Nikon L810 will offer more detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The older L810 is going to be behind in sensor tech.