Nikon P310 vs Panasonic LX7

Let's look closer at the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the P310 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the P310 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The P310 was introduced 3 months before the LX7 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the P310 scores versus the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P310 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P310 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon P310 provides exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P310 versus Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P310 compared to the LX7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P310 and LX7 is 92 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P310 and LX7.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The P310 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Nikon P310 will show extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively.