Panasonic LX7 vs Samsung WB850F

Below, we will be comparing the Panasonic LX7 versus Samsung WB850F, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Panasonic and Samsung. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and WB850F (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and WB850F (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The LX7 was revealed 10 months after the WB850F which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the LX7 scores versus the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Samsung WB850F. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Samsung WB850F Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 has got physical 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) while the Samsung WB850F has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

See the Panasonic LX7 versus Samsung WB850F in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the LX7 compared to the WB850F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and WB850F is 86 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and WB850F.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX7 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Samsung WB850F will show extra detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer LX7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.