Panasonic LX7 vs Sony W710

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic LX7 vs Sony W710, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and W710 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and W710 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The LX7 was launched 2 months before the W710 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the LX7 scores vs the W710 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Sony W710 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 provides outside dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W710 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX7 vs Sony W710 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the LX7 and the W710.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the LX7 and W710 is 86 and 96 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX7 and W710.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The LX7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony W710 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.