Panasonic LX7 vs Pentax RZ18

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic LX7 versus Pentax RZ18, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and RZ18 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor size.

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The LX7 was unveiled 14 months later than the RZ18 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the LX7 grades versus the RZ18 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Pentax Optio RZ18. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 features outside measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Pentax RZ18 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the LX7 vs the RZ18.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and RZ18 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and RZ18.

Plainly, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX7 having a bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Pentax RZ18 will result in greater detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher LX7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.