Olympus SZ-12 vs Panasonic LX7

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SZ-12 versus Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-12 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the SZ-12 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-12 was released 9 months earlier than the LX7 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SZ-12 matches up versus the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-12 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-12 features outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-12 versus Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-12 compared to the LX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and LX7 is 89 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and LX7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-12 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Olympus SZ-12 will show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-12 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.