Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The LX7 was introduced 8 months earlier than the Galaxy NX and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the LX7 grades against the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Samsung Galaxy NX. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy NX Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 has got external dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung Galaxy NX in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the LX7 against the Galaxy NX.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and Galaxy NX is 86 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and Galaxy NX.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LX7 using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Samsung Galaxy NX will render extra detail using its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older LX7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.