Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS50

Following is a complete comparison of the Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the LX7 (1/1.7") and ZS50 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The LX7 was brought out 3 years earlier than the ZS50 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the LX7 matches up vs the ZS50 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Panasonic ZS50 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS50 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the LX7 against the ZS50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and ZS50 is 86 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by going through a spec sheet. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and ZS50.

As you can see, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS50 will provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged LX7 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.