Panasonic LX7
Premium Compact Camera
 vs Sony a37
DSLR Camera

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX7

Best price $557
  • Weighs a lot less than the a37 10.5 oz vs 17.8 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 21 in³ vs 59 in³
  • Higher resolution rear screen 920k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 250 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.0″ vs 2.7″
  • Better built-in flash range 28′ vs 15′
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 12 shots per sec vs 7 shots per sec
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX7

What’s good about the Sony Alpha SLT-A37

Best price
$522
  • 52% more battery life 500 shots vs 330 shots
  • Slightly cheaper street price $522 vs $557
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.1 MP vs 10.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 365 mm² vs 43 mm²
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
  • Interchangeable lenses LX7 does not have lens options
  • Has an External Mic jack LX7 does not
Find out more about the Sony Alpha SLT-A37

What the Panasonic LX7 and Sony a37 have in common

  • HDR processing
  • HDMI port
  • 3D capture
  • panorama mode
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Panasonic LX7 and the Sony a37

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