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Panasonic LX7 vs Sony S2000

Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony S2000 Key Specs

Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • New Model is Panasonic LX10
Sony S2000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 33-105mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2010
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Panasonic LX7 vs Sony S2000 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX7 and Sony S2000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the S2000 (10MP) is relatively similar but the LX7 (1/1.7") and S2000 (1/2.3") posses different sensor measurements.

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The LX7 was manufactured 2 years later than the S2000 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the LX7 grades vs the S2000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Sony S2000

 LX7 S2000 
AnnouncedOctober 2012January 2010More recent by 34 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony S2000 over the Panasonic LX7

 S2000 LX7 

Common features in the Panasonic LX7 and Sony S2000

 LX7 S2000 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony S2000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LX7 has physical measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony S2000 has dimensions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic LX7 and Sony S2000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the LX7 versus the S2000.

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony S2000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and S2000 is 86 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony S2000 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony S2000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and S2000.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The LX7 provides the bigger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher LX7 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony S2000 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony S2000 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LX7 vs Sony S2000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography advice
Sony S2000 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Street photography factors
Sony S2000 Street photography factors
58
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (298g)
46
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Sports photography camera
42
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Travel photography info
Sony S2000 Travel photography info
64
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than competition (298 grams)
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
50
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony S2000 as a Landscape photography camera
57
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (330 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
27
screen size is decent (3 inches)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic LX7 Vlogging highlights
Sony S2000 Vlogging highlights
33
quite wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than competition (298g)
21
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Panasonic LX7 vs Sony S2000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LX7 and Sony S2000
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-10-15 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3456 x 2592
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-90mm (3.8x) 33-105mm (3.2x)
Highest aperture f/1.4-2.3 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic (optional) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 298 gr (0.66 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") 98 x 61 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 147 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, optional SD, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $225