Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic ZS7

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic LX7 versus Panasonic ZS7, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is pretty similar but the LX7 (1/1.7") and ZS7 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

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The LX7 was manufactured 16 months later than the ZS7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the LX7 scores versus the ZS7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 offers outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX7 versus Panasonic ZS7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the LX7 and the ZS7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and ZS7 is 86 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and ZS7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic ZS7 will deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher LX7 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.