Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Efina

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Efina, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Panasonic and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and Efina (14MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and Efina (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX7 was released 7 months before the Efina so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the LX7 scores vs the Efina in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 comes with exterior measurements 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 Pentax Efina has dimensions of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax Efina in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the LX7 and the Efina.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and Efina is 86 and 97 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and Efina.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX7 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax Efina will give greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged LX7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.