Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX7

Below, we are looking at the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic LX7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the FZ70 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the FZ70 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The FZ70 was launched 10 months later than the LX7 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FZ70 grades against the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ70 enjoys physical measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") along with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while 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).

Examine the Panasonic FZ70 versus Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FZ70 compared to the LX7.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and LX7 is 63 and 86 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ70 and LX7.

All in all, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FZ70 because of its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Panasonic FZ70 will offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern FZ70 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.