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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Revealed July 2013
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2012
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Later Model is Panasonic LX10
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic LX7

 FZ70 LX7 
RevealedJuly 2013October 2012More recent by 10 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic FZ70

 LX7 FZ70 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic LX7

 FZ70 LX7 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

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

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FZ70
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
56
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
45
has manual focus
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ70
Street photography with Panasonic LX7
49
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (606 grams)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography factors
55
incredible zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery power (400 shots)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
55
great battery power (400 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (20mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
64
great battery pack (330 shots)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography information
54
has manual focus
relatively wide (20mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse recording
57
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (330 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging details
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging details
26
relatively wide (20mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (606g)
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (298 grams)
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ70 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-18 2012-10-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine 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 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
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 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 20-1200mm (60.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Screen LCD Display TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 13.50 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) 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 input
Headphone input
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 606 gr (1.34 lb) 298 gr (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 41 50
DXO Color Depth rating 19.4 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 11.7
DXO Low light rating 171 147
Other
Battery life 400 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $300 $400