Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LX7
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
- 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
- Announced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Introduced October 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
- Updated by Panasonic LX10
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Panasonic LX7
| F5 | LX7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic F5
| LX7 | F5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic F5 and Panasonic LX7
| F5 | LX7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | January 2013 |  | October 2012 | Similar generation |
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
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).
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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.
Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Panasonic F5 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Panasonic |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2013-01-07 | 2012-10-15 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14MP | 10MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.2-6.5 | f/1.4-2.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 m | 8.50 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | 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 | 121g (0.27 pounds) | 298g (0.66 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 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 | 250 shots | 330 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Price at release | $100 | $400 |
