Panasonic LX7 vs Sony W690

Following is a thorough review of the Panasonic LX7 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and W690 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and W690 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX7 was announced 8 months after the W690 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the LX7 grades vs the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 features outside 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 W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the LX7 compared to the W690.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and W690 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and W690.

Plainly, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The LX7 having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W690 will produce more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern LX7 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.