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Photography Panasonic LX7 vs Sony RX100 - In Depth Comparison!

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OSFlanker
post Aug 18 2012, 12:36 PM

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I think the LX7 is a great camera and the ND filter feature is very interesting, but the downside for me is the size. I have been using my trusty LX3 for almost 4 years and it's my go everywhere camera, but it is not exactly small and the LX7 is bigger. So the compactness of the RX100 is the outstanding feature for me, as it is a size which will make me take it everywhere without hesitation.

Here is a size comparison with LX3 and I like the fact the RX100 can fit inside small pouches which could not fit the LX3 :


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OSFlanker
post Aug 18 2012, 07:29 PM

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QUOTE(samsungfreak @ Aug 18 2012, 01:54 PM)
This size is not compared because I am trying to show something that most people can't see instead (low light performance, corner sharpness, etc).

For size, it will be very obvious to the buyer. Just like it is very obvious iPhone will be smaller than any of these and 5d mark iii will be bigger than this two. 

Both are good cameras and depends on what you what to pick on, if you want pocket ability, RX100 is the way to go. If you want better shooting experiences (more buttons and dials, better menus, etc)
, LX series is the way to good. So as the 24mm wide end, do you need it? If you need it, RX100 will be out. Also do you plan to use the hotshoe, maybe for a flash or electronic viewfinder? These stuff a bit more obvious, what I try to bring to the table is again, the combination of the sensor with the lens.

p/s your LX3 mode dial...  notworthy.gif  can also see your hand in the shutter button, haha.
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Totally agree, it's really about what you are looking for in a camera. I was really tempted by the LX7 lens and ND filter feature, and for sure the LX7 is better at keeping a wide aperture at all focal lengths.

Yah, my LX3 is really widely travelled, the mode dial is due to the frequent sliding in & out of the pouch. I have a replacement mode dial but I never got round to replacing it and now I don't need to :-)


 

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