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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX5
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX10
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof and both are designed by Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and TS20 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX7 was brought out 9 months later than the TS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the LX7 scores vs the TS20 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic TS20

 LX7 TS20 
LaunchedOctober 2012January 2012More recent by 9 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Panasonic LX7

 TS20 LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic TS20

 LX7 TS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 enjoys outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic TS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the LX7 versus the TS20.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and TS20 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and TS20.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX7 because of its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS20 will show extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more modern LX7 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography features
45
focusing manually
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography features
Panasonic TS20 Street photography features
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (298g)
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
lighter than competition (142g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography details
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography details
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Travel photography camera
64
great battery pack (330 per charge)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others in class (298 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition (142 grams)
weather proof
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography information
57
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (330 shots)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging highlights
33
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (298 grams)
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic TS20
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2012-10-15 2012-01-31
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.50 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298g (0.66 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 photos 250 photos
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 feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $400 $179