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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Launched October 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
  • New Model is Panasonic LX10
Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic XS1 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic XS1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and XS1 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and XS1 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The LX7 was manufactured 2 months prior to the XS1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the LX7 scores against the XS1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic XS1

 LX7 XS1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Panasonic LX7

 XS1 LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic XS1

 LX7 XS1 
AnnouncedOctober 2012January 2013Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and volume. 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 XS1 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic XS1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the LX7 vs the XS1.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and XS1 is 86 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic XS1 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and XS1.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX7 because of its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic XS1 will show more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic XS1 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic LX7
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (298g)
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Sports photography features
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography features
42
image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery (330 per charge)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
64
better than average battery (330 per charge)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others (298 grams)
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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lighter than others in class (103g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
Landscape photography with Panasonic XS1
57
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (330 per charge)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
39
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging features
Panasonic XS1 Vlogging features
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fairly wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (298 grams)
31
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic XS1
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-10-15 2013-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 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 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-90mm (3.8x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lbs) 103 gr (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $400 $130