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Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
18
Overall
27
Nikon Coolpix S31 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Nikon S31
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F) lens
  • 185g - 105 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Older Model is Panasonic LX5
  • New Model is Panasonic LX10
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Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LX7, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the S31 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very similar but the S31 (1/2.9") and LX7 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The S31 was launched 9 months later than the LX7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the S31 matches up vs the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S31 over the Panasonic LX7

 S31 LX7 
AnnouncedJune 2013October 2012Fresher by 9 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Nikon S31

 LX7 S31 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S31 and Panasonic LX7

 S31 LX7 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S31 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S31 compared to the LX7.

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and LX7 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S31 and LX7.

All in all, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor sizing. The S31 features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field harder. The more modern S31 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S31 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
45
has manual focus
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S31 Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Street photography highlights
52
environment sealing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S31 Sports photography details
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography details
25
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
lacks phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (330 shots)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S31 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography factors
59
environment sealing
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
64
better than average battery (330 per charge)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S31 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography factors
30
fast maximum aperture (f)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.9")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S31 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging information
24
fast maximum aperture (f)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
33
pretty wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than competition (298g)
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Nikon S31 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S31 and Panasonic LX7
 Nikon Coolpix S31Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Coolpix S31 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-06-21 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 4.96 x 3.72mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture - f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 7.3 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 8.50 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 65 x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 50
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.7
DXO Low light score not tested 147
Other
Battery life 260 photos 330 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $90 $400