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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
65 Imaging
36 Features
64 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
61 Overall
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ200
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8) lens
  • 588g - 125 x 87 x 110mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic FZ100
  • Renewed by Panasonic FZ300
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX5
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic LX7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the FZ200 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the FZ200 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ200 was manufactured 2 months earlier than the LX7 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FZ200 scores vs the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ200 over the Panasonic LX7

		

		

			
 FZ200 LX7 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FZ200

		

		

			
 LX7 FZ200 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic LX7

		

		

			
 FZ200 LX7 
LaunchedJuly 2012October 2012Same age
Manually focus  Dial precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ200 has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FZ200 compared to the LX7.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and LX7 is 65 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ200 and LX7.
As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ200 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic FZ200 will show more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.
	
			Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography factors
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 focusing manually
 high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
 features face detection focus
 exports RAW files
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
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 manual focus
 features face detection focusing
 delivers RAW formats
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic FZ200
Street photography with Panasonic LX7
57
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 more heavy than average in class (588g)
58
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 heavier than others in class (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography highlights
46
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery power (540 per charge)
 MP count low (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking autofocus
 better than average battery life (330 per charge)
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography details
55
 better than average battery power (540 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than average in class (588 grams)
 MP count low (12MP)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 better than average battery life (330 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.4)
 heavier than others in class (298 grams)
 low MP (10 megapixels)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic FZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
48
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (540 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 MP count low (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
57
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.4)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 better than average battery life (330 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 low MP (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FZ200 Vlogging advice
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging advice
63
 fairly wide (25mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does have external microphone jack
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 more heavy than average in class (588 grams)
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 rather wide (24mm)
 very good max aperture (f1.4)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 lack of external mic port
 heavier than others in class (298 grams)
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Panasonic FZ200 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ200 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-07-18 2012-10-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine VII FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.8 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Screen technology Free-Angle TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,312 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 13.50 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/4000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (240, 120, 30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 588 gr (1.30 lbs) 298 gr (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 87 x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 37 50
DXO Color Depth rating 19.1 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.7
DXO Low light rating 114 147
Other
Battery life 540 photographs 330 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $499 $400