Panasonic LX7 vs Sony HX400V

Its time to take a deeper look at the Panasonic LX7 versus Sony HX400V, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and HX400V (20MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and HX400V (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The LX7 was unveiled 16 months earlier than the HX400V making them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the LX7 scores versus the HX400V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Sony HX400V Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 enjoys exterior 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) and the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LX7 versus Sony HX400V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the LX7 versus the HX400V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and HX400V is 86 and 62 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and HX400V.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The LX7 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony HX400V will give you more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The older LX7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.