Panasonic LX7 vs Sony W650

Below is a detailed review of the Panasonic LX7 and Sony W650, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and W650 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and W650 (1/2.3") boast different sensor dimensions.

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The LX7 was revealed 10 months later than the W650 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the LX7 matches up vs the W650 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Sony W650 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LX7 has got outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W650 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic LX7 and Sony W650 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX7 compared to the W650.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and W650 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic below may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and W650.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The LX7 with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W650 will show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher LX7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.