Panasonic LX7 vs Sony WX150

Let's take a deeper look at the Panasonic LX7 versus Sony WX150, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and WX150 (18MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and WX150 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The LX7 was launched 8 months later than the WX150 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the LX7 matches up against the WX150 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic LX7 Gallery & Sony WX150 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX7 comes with physical dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony WX150 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the LX7 against the WX150.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the LX7 and WX150 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the LX7 and WX150.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The LX7 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony WX150 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher LX7 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.