Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax RZ10

Here is a extended analysis of the Panasonic LX7 and Pentax RZ10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and RZ10 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX7 was unveiled 16 months later than the RZ10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the LX7 matches up against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX7 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ10 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the LX7 and the RZ10.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and RZ10 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and RZ10.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX7 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Pentax RZ10 will give more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher LX7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.