Panasonic LX7 vs Sony HX30V

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic LX7 and Sony HX30V, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and HX30V (18MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and HX30V (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The LX7 was manufactured 8 months after the HX30V so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the LX7 grades vs the HX30V with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Sony HX30V Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 has got exterior dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony HX30V has specifications of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX7 and Sony HX30V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the LX7 and the HX30V.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and HX30V is 86 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and HX30V.

All in all, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The LX7 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony HX30V will resolve extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent LX7 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.