Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS10
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
- Announced October 2012
- Previous Model is Panasonic LX5
- New Model is Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Launched January 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS10 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic ZS10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and ZS10 (14MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and ZS10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe LX7 was launched 21 months later than the ZS10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the LX7 matches up versus the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS10 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic ZS10
LX7 | ZS10 | |||
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Launched | October 2012 | January 2011 | Fresher by 21 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen resolution | 920k | 460k | Clearer screen (+460k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Panasonic LX7
ZS10 | LX7 | |||
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Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic ZS10
LX7 | ZS10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen measurement | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS10 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX7 features physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS10 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic ZS10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the LX7 and the ZS10.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and ZS10 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and ZS10.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS10 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern LX7 should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS10 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Panasonic |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-10-15 | 2011-01-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Venus Engine | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.4-2.3 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 8.50 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298 gr (0.66 lbs) | 219 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 260 photographs |
Type 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 | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $400 | $350 |