Panasonic FX580 vs Panasonic LX7

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FX580 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both sold by Panasonic. The image resolution of the FX580 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively close but the FX580 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX580 was released 4 years prior to the LX7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the FX580 grades versus the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX580 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 features physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has specifications 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, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FX580 and the LX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX580 and LX7.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FX580 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Panasonic FX580 will render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FX580 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.