Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung WB700

The following is a in depth comparison of the Panasonic LX7 and Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Samsung. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and WB700 (14MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and WB700 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX7 was announced 22 months after the WB700 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX7 matches up versus the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 comes with physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX7 and Samsung WB700 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the LX7 vs the WB700.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and WB700 is 86 and 98 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and WB700.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The LX7 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Samsung WB700 will resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The newer LX7 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.