Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Panasonic LX7

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.