Nikon S30 vs Panasonic LX7
Portability
90 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
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90 Imaging
32 Features
18 Overall
26
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
61 Overall
45
86 Imaging
35 Features
61 Overall
45
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
Nikon S30
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- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Introduced February 2012
Panasonic LX7
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- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Launched October 2012
- Older Model is Panasonic LX5
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
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Its time to look much closer at the Nikon S30 versus Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S30 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty similar but the S30 (1/3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.
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Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S30 scores versus the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Panasonic LX7
| S30 | LX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon S30
| LX7 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | October 2012 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 8 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Panasonic LX7
| S30 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Missing Touch screen |
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S30 has physical dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S30 vs the LX7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S30 and LX7 is 90 and 86 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S30 and LX7.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizing. The S30 features the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh tougher. The older S30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon S30 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography features
offers face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
focusing manually
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Nikon S30 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Street photography factors
weather proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (214g)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298 grams)
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Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
weather proof
max frames per second very slow (1.5 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (330 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Nikon S30 Travel photography features
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography features
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (214 grams)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
good battery power (330 CIPA)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon S30 Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography info
weather proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging with Nikon S30
Vlogging with Panasonic LX7
offers face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (214g)
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (298g)
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Nikon S30 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-02-01 | 2012-10-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor area | 17.3mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 7.5 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | TFT-LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 60s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.5 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 8.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214g (0.47 pounds) | 298g (0.66 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 50 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.7 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 147 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 240 photos | 330 photos |
| Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $119 | $400 |