Nikon S9700 vs Panasonic LX7

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon S9700 versus Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the S9700 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the S9700 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The S9700 was introduced 16 months after the LX7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the S9700 matches up vs the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S9700 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S9700 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S9700 has got outer measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S9700 compared to the LX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S9700 and LX7 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading through technical specs. The pic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S9700 and LX7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The S9700 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Nikon S9700 will give extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S9700 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.