Panasonic FX90 vs Panasonic LX7

Its time to look a little more closely at the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FX90 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very well matched but the FX90 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FX90 was brought out 13 months before the LX7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the FX90 grades versus the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FX90 offers physical dimensions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FX90 and Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX90 versus the LX7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FX90 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX90 and LX7.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FX90 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FX90 will resolve more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older FX90 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.