Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The LX7 was manufactured 4 months before the Galaxy Camera and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the LX7 matches up against the Galaxy Camera for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic LX7 features external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the LX7 and the Galaxy Camera.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and Galaxy Camera is 86 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and Galaxy Camera.

As you have seen, each of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX7 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Samsung Galaxy Camera will show extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively.