Panasonic LX7 vs Sony WX50

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LX7 and Sony WX50, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the LX7 (10MP) and WX50 (16MP) and the LX7 (1/1.7") and WX50 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The LX7 was unveiled 9 months later than the WX50 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the LX7 grades against the WX50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic LX7 Gallery and Sony WX50 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic LX7 comes with exterior 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 WX50 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic LX7 and Sony WX50 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the LX7 against the WX50.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the LX7 and WX50 is 86 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the LX7 and WX50.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX7 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Sony WX50 will offer you more detail having an extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer LX7 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.