Panasonic FZ100 vs Panasonic LX7

In this write-up, we are comparing the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the FZ100 (14MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the FZ100 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") use different sensor sizes.

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The FZ100 was manufactured 3 years prior to the LX7 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FZ100 grades versus the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ100 comes with outer measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FZ100 and Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FZ100 against the LX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ100 and LX7 is 67 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through technical specs. The pic below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ100 and LX7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic FZ100 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged FZ100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.