Panasonic LX7
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 vs Olympus XZ-1
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What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX7

Best price $557
  • Higher resolution rear screen 920k dots vs 614k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 250 seconds vs 60 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Newer camera August 2012 vs February 2011
  • Wider angle lens 4.7mm vs 6.0mm
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 12 shots per sec vs 8 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board XZ-1 does not have HDR
  • Has 3D capture capabilities XZ-1 does not have 3D
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What’s good about the Olympus XZ-1

Best price
$289
  • Smaller body size 19 in³ vs 21 in³
  • Significantly cheaper street price $289 vs $557
  • Has an External Mic jack LX7 does not
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What the Panasonic LX7 and Olympus XZ-1 have in common

  • Weigh about the same 10.5 oz vs 9.7 oz
  • Similar sensor resolutions 10.1 MP vs 10 MP
  • Similar image sensor size 43 in² vs 45 in²
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port
  • panorama mode
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Panasonic LX7 and the Olympus XZ-1

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi
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