Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic FX78 vs Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are sold by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX78 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very well matched but the FX78 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The FX78 was released 20 months before the LX7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the FX78 scores versus the LX7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX78 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the FX78 and the LX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX78 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and LX7.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The FX78 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Panasonic FX78 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.