Panasonic LX7 vs Sony H55

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LX7 vs Sony H55, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and H55 (14MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and H55 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The LX7 was revealed 2 years later than the H55 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the LX7 grades versus the H55 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Sony H55 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 has physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony H55 has specifications of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX7 vs Sony H55 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the LX7 vs the H55.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and H55 is 86 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and H55.

All in all, both cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX7 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony H55 will resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher LX7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.