Updated (January, 2013): Compare the Fujifilm FinePix x20 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

66

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Fujifilm Finepix X10

54
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Aperture
 Wide aperture
f/1.4
Wide angle
 Wide angle lens
24 mm
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
920k dots
Dynamic range
 Wide dynamic range
11.7 EV
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm Finepix X10

Sensor size
 Large sensor
2/3" 8.8x6.6mm
Low light performance
 Low noise at high ISO
245 ISO
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
200 fps
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
 
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differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X10
Sensor size Much larger sensor 2/3" 8.8x6.6mm vs 1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm
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 Around 40% larger sensor
Low light performance Significantly lower noise at high ISO 245 ISO vs 147 ISO
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 The X10 has a slight edge (0.7 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
True resolution Much higher true resolution 12 MP vs 10 MP
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 Capture more than 20% more detail in your photos
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 200 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Focus points Significantly more focus points 49 vs 23
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder Tunnel vs None
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 A viewfinder can help save battery life by keeping the screen turned off
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-LX7
Aperture Significantly wider aperture f/1.4 vs f/2.0
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 At its widest zoom, the DMC-LX7's lens captures much more light (1 f-stop)
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 920k dots vs 460k dots
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 2x higher resolution screen
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
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 More than 10% better wide angle
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.7 EV vs 11.3 EV
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 0.4 f-stops more dynamic range
3D Takes 3D photos Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple photos into a 3D image
Screen size Larger screen 3.0" vs 2.8"
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 Around 10% larger screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The DMC-LX7's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Size Smaller 111x68x46 mm vs 117x70x57 mm
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 Around 30% smaller
Color depth Better color depth 20.7 bits vs 20.5 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.2 more bits of color
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 330 shots vs 300 shots
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 10% more shots per battery charge
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 11 fps vs 10 fps
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 10% faster continuous shooting
Longest exposure Much longer exposures 60s vs 30s
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 2x longer exposures
Thickness Thinner 1.8" vs 2.2"
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 Around 20% thinner
Weight Lighter 298 g vs 350 g
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 More than 10% lighter
Lowest price Cheaper $348.00 vs $394.00
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 The best price we've seen is $46 cheaper (more than 10% less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent pro digicams, and ignoring price

Fujifilm Finepix X10 Fujifilm Finepix X10
54 vs 66
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
X10:f/2.0
DMC-LX7:f/1.4
Movie format Full HD (1080p) video Help
X10:1080p @ 30fps
DMC-LX7:1080p @ 60fps
Sensor size Very large sensors Help
X10:2/3" 8.8x6.6mm
DMC-LX7:1/1.8" 7.4x5.6mm
Supports RAW RAW support Help
Better editing
HDR In-camera HDR Help
Combines multiple exposures
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
1 cm
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Continuous shooting Fast continuous shooting Help
X10:10 fps
DMC-LX7:11 fps
Panorama In-camera panoramas Help
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Light sensitivity (boost) Very good boost ISO Help
12,800 ISO
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
X10:30s
DMC-LX7:60s
Lowest price Very expensive Help
X10:$394.00
DMC-LX7:$348.00
Zoom Poor zoom Help
X10:4x
DMC-LX7:3.8x

Compared to recent pro digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

Snapsort is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Waterproof Not waterproof Help
Stay on land
Screen type No OLED screens Help
LCD
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
X10:3,200 ISO
DMC-LX7:6,400 ISO

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Sony Cybershot DSC-RX100

Pro digicam

$648 - $760
Sensor size Has a much larger sensor
Low light performance Is much less noisy at high ISO
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is much more expensive
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Finepix X10
Compare the Cybershot DSC-RX100 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7
Fujifilm FinePix x20

Fujifilm FinePix x20

Pro digicam

$599
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Autofocus Focuses automatically
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Wide angle Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the Finepix X10
Compare the FinePix x20 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7
Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$497 - $499
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the Finepix X10
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7
Canon PowerShot S110

Canon PowerShot S110

Pro digicam

$399
Size Is slightly smaller
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Finepix X10
Compare the PowerShot S110 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5

Pro digicam

$603
Startup delay Has significantly less startup delay
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Sensor type Has a CCD-family sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Finepix X10
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX5 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7
Nikon Coolpix P7700

Nikon Coolpix P7700

Pro digicam

$389 - $447
Color depth Has slightly more color depth
Startup delay Has much less startup delay
Light sensitivity (boost) Significantly lower boost light sensitivity
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Coolpix P7700 vs the Finepix X10
Compare the Coolpix P7700 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7
Canon Powershot S100

Canon Powershot S100

Pro digicam

$299
Supports 24p Records movies in 24p
Startup delay Has significantly less startup delay
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Longest exposure Slightly shorter exposures
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Finepix X10
Compare the Powershot S100 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7

Fujifilm Finepix X10 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,565
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Wide angle Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the Finepix X10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Leica D-Lux 6

Leica D-Lux 6

Pro digicam

$799
Startup delay Much less startup delay
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly slower
Compare the D-Lux 6 vs the Lumix DMC-LX7

appearance

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Fujifilm Finepix X10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Fujifilm Finepix X10

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