Panasonic FX48 vs Panasonic LX7

In this article, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX48 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very close but the FX48 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX48 was announced 4 years before the LX7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the FX48 matches up vs the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FX48 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FX48 provides outside measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst 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).

Look at the Panasonic FX48 and Panasonic LX7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the FX48 against the LX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FX48 and LX7.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX48 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FX48 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older FX48 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.