Panasonic LX7 vs Sony RX1R II

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic LX7 and Sony RX1R II, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and RX1R II (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The LX7 was unveiled 4 years earlier than the RX1R II which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX1R II being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the LX7 grades against the RX1R II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Sony RX1R II Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 offers 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) and the Sony RX1R II has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LX7 and the RX1R II.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and RX1R II is 86 and 78 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and RX1R II.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX7 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R II will give you more detail having an extra 32 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged LX7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.