Sony RX1
Full Frame DSLR Camera
 vs Panasonic LX7
Premium Compact Camera

What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

Best price $2,798
  • Higher sensor resolution 24.3 MP vs 10.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 864 mm² vs 43 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1229k dots vs 920k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 3 f-stops 102,400 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
  • Wider angle lens 2.0mm vs 4.7mm
  • Better built-in flash range 71′ vs 28′
  • Has an External Mic jack LX7 does not
Find out more about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX7

Best price
$557
  • Weighs a little bit less than the RX1 10.5 oz vs 17 oz
  • Smaller body size 21 in³ vs 32 in³
  • 50% more battery life 330 shots vs 220 shots
  • Significantly cheaper street price $557 vs $2,798
  • Has longer exposure available 250 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 12 shots per sec vs 5 shots per sec
  • Has 3D capture capabilities RX1 does not have 3D
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX7

What the Sony RX1 and Panasonic LX7 have in common

  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 60fps
  • HDR processing
  • HDMI port
  • panorama mode
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Sony RX1 and the Panasonic LX7

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