Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LX7

The following is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the F5 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the F5 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.

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The F5 was launched 3 months after the LX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the F5 grades vs the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic F5 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic F5 comes with exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the F5 compared to the LX7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the F5 and LX7 is 96 and 86 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The pic below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the F5 and LX7.

As you have seen, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The F5 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic F5 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively.