Panasonic LX5 vs Panasonic SZ7

Here, we will be looking at the Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the LX5 (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the LX5 (1/1.63") and SZ7 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX5 was released within a month of the SZ7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the LX5 matches up against the SZ7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX5 Gallery and Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX5 comes with external measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX5 and Panasonic SZ7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the LX5 compared to the SZ7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX5 and SZ7 is 88 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX5 and SZ7.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX5 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ7 will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.