Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax E90

The following is a extended overview of the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax E90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Pentax. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the E90 (10MP) is very well matched but the LX7 (1/1.7") and E90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The LX7 was released 2 years after the E90 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the LX7 scores versus the E90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 has physical 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) while the Pentax E90 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax E90 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the LX7 vs the E90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and E90 is 86 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and E90.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The LX7 has the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The fresher LX7 will have a benefit in sensor technology.