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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic SZ7

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
41
Overall
38

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic SZ7 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push 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
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX10
Panasonic SZ7
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic SZ7 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX7 versus Panasonic SZ7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are created by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and SZ7 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The LX7 was brought out 10 months after the SZ7 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the LX7 grades vs the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic SZ7

 LX7 SZ7 
RevealedOctober 2012January 2012Newer by 10 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ7 over the Panasonic LX7

 SZ7 LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic SZ7

 LX7 SZ7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic SZ7 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 provides external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Check the Panasonic LX7 versus Panasonic SZ7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the LX7 and the SZ7.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic SZ7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and SZ7 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic SZ7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic SZ7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by researching specifications. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and SZ7.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX7 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic SZ7 will result in more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent LX7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic SZ7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic SZ7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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decent MP (14MP)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX7
Street photography with Panasonic SZ7
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image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (133 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ7 Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (330 per charge)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery life (330 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competitors in class (298 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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lighter than competition (133g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ7 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (330 CIPA)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic SZ7 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than competitors in class (298g)
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (133g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic SZ7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic SZ7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-10-15 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 lbs) 133g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 220 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $400 $199