Panasonic LX7 vs Sony W230

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic LX7 and Sony W230, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LX7 (10MP) and the W230 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the LX7 (1/1.7") and W230 (1/2.3") feature different sensor size.

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The LX7 was brought out 3 years after the W230 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the LX7 scores vs the W230 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Sony W230 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 comes with outside 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 W230 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the LX7 compared to the W230.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and W230 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the LX7 and W230.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX7 due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony W230 will provide greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer LX7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.