Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS1

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the LX7 (1/1.7") and ZS1 (1/2.5") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX7 was launched 3 years later than the ZS1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the LX7 matches up against the ZS1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LX7 compared to the ZS1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and ZS1 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and ZS1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The LX7 offers the larger sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The younger LX7 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.