Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS45

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic LX7 and Panasonic ZS45, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and ZS45 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and ZS45 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX7 was unveiled 3 years before the ZS45 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the LX7 matches up versus the ZS45 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 offers outside 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS45 has dimensions of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the LX7 versus the ZS45.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and ZS45 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specs. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and ZS45.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX7 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic ZS45 will offer extra detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older LX7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.