Panasonic LX100 vs Panasonic ZS7

The following is a extended review of the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic ZS7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX100 (13MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is relatively similar but the LX100 (Four Thirds) and ZS7 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The LX100 was unveiled 3 years after the ZS7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the LX100 grades vs the ZS7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX100 has got outer dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX100 and Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the LX100 versus the ZS7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 and ZS7 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX100 and ZS7.

All in all, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX100 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic LX100 will offer extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger LX100 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.