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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ1000 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-400mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 808g - 136 x 97 x 132mm
  • Introduced February 2019
  • Succeeded the Panasonic FZ1000
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Successor is Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic LX7, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was released 6 years after the LX7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the FZ1000 II scores vs the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ1000 II over the Panasonic LX7

 FZ1000 II LX7 
LaunchedFebruary 2019October 2012Newer by 78 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k920kSharper display (+320k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FZ1000 II

 LX7 FZ1000 II 

Common features in the Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic LX7

 FZ1000 II LX7 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II offers physical dimensions of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FZ1000 II compared to the LX7.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and LX7 is 55 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ1000 II and LX7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FZ1000 II due to its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will produce greater detail as a result of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ1000 II provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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has manual focus
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Street photography details
Panasonic LX7 Street photography details
71
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
58
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FZ1000 II
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
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great zoom range (25-400mm 16.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
lacks phase detect autofocus
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image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery life (330 per charge)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography factors
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has bluetooth
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (400mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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great battery life (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (330 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ1000 II Vlogging details
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (25mm)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ1000 II and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2019-02-18 2012-10-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-400mm (16.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.0 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,240 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, 1st / 2nd Slow Sync. Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p) 1280x720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 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 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 808 gr (1.78 pounds) 298 gr (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID DMW-BLC12PP -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $898 $400