Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic LX7

The following is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic LX7, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the SZ-11 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-11 was revealed 14 months earlier than the LX7 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-11 grades vs the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-11 has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 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).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-11 versus Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-11 and the LX7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-11 and LX7 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The picture here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and LX7.

Plainly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-11 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-11 will provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SZ-11 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.