Panasonic LX7 vs Sony H90

Let's look a bit more closely at the Panasonic LX7 vs Sony H90, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and H90 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and H90 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The LX7 was brought out 8 months later than the H90 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the LX7 grades versus the H90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H90. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Sony H90 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 comes with outer measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony H90 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the LX7 and the H90.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and H90 is 86 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and H90.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The LX7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony H90 will give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The younger LX7 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.