Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS7

Following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the LX100 II (17MP) and ZS7 (12MP) and the LX100 II (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The LX100 II was unveiled 7 years after the ZS7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the LX100 II grades vs the ZS7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX100 II offers exterior measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 II compared to the ZS7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX100 II and ZS7 is 81 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX100 II and ZS7.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The LX100 II using its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic LX100 II will give greater detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher LX100 II provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.