Fujifilm X20 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Top Eight Reasons for the
Compared to Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Appreciably more megapixels (photo)
18.81% more megapixels (photo)
Vastly larger sensor
6.6 x 8.8 mm
5.58 x 7.44 mm
39.90% larger sensor. The larger the sensor the more light the sensor captures yielding in better image quality.
Measurably more focus points
232 more focus points. The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
Considerably faster shooting at highest resolution with AF as JPEG format
9.09% faster shooting at highest resolution with AF as JPEG format. Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
Faster photo autofocus due to a phase detection autofocus when shooting pictures
A phase detection autofocus is much faster than a contrast detection autofocus and allows sharper images.
Has an optical viewfinder
An optical viewfinder (or OVF) allows the photographer to compose a shot while seeing exactly what the lens sees. There is no time lag and they require no power - as opposed to electronic viewfinders which can drain battery life. They are also better in low light situations.
Way greater zoom range
0.20 x greater zoom range. The zoom range is the ratio between the longest and shortest focal lengths. A higher zoom range means that the lens is more versatile.
Significantly longer maximum focal length
22 mm longer maximum focal length. A longer maximum focal length allows you to focus in on a small part of a scene, and offers a narrower angle of view than shorter focal lengths.
Fujifilm X20 is better than Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 because...
Top 17 Reasons for the
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Compared to Fujifilm X20
64 g lighter
More battery power
25% more battery power
Plenty higher pixel density
29.41% higher pixel density
Notably higher resolution
2x higher resolution
Has a built-in HDR mode
It can automatically shoot pictures with a higher dynamic range (HDR).
Clearly less body volume
43.98% less body volume
2.50 mm narrower
Has AF tracking
With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
6.50 mm shorter
Supports AVCHD format
AVCHD (Advanced Video Coding High Definition) is a file-based format for the digital recording and playback of high-definition video. It's a standard popular among professional cameras and camcorders.
11.20 mm thinner
Modestly bigger screen size
7.14% bigger screen size. The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
Wider aperture at minimum focal length
Wider aperture at minimum focal length. With a wider aperture the sensor can capture more light, helping to avoid blur by enabling a faster shutter speed. It also provides a shallow depth of field, allowing you to blur the background to focus attention on the subject.
Has manual shutter speed
This allows to manually set the shutter speed.
Vastly longer exposure time
220 s longer exposure time. When the camera shutter is open for a long time, more light is absorbed by the sensor. You can use this slow shutter speed to produce vivid night time photography, or capture the trajectory of moving objects such as motorway traffic.
Has 3D photo/video recording capabilities
The device captures 3D still photos and/or 3D videos due to two separate lenses.
Explicitly shorter minimum focal length
4 mm shorter minimum focal length. A shorter minimum focal length allows you to get more of the scene in the photo, and offers a wider angle of view than longer focal lengths.
Pentax SMC coated lens
Pentax has set the benchmark on lens coatings for decades.
Has a two-stage shutter
A two-stage shutter is good for taking photos like a pro; apply pressure to the button in order for the lens to focus, and then press it fully to capture the photograph.