Sony RX100 II
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 vs Panasonic LX7
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What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

Best price $598
  • Smaller body size 14 in³ vs 21 in³
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.2 MP vs 10.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 116 mm² vs 43 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1229k dots vs 920k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 25,600 ISO vs 12,800 ISO
  • Newer camera July 2013 vs August 2012
  • Better built-in flash range 98′ vs 28′
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities LX7 does not have Wi-Fi
  • Has an External Mic jack LX7 does not
Find out more about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX7

Best price
$557
  • Slightly cheaper street price $557 vs $598
  • Has longer exposure available 250 seconds vs 30 seconds
  • Wider angle lens 4.7mm vs 28.0mm
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 12 shots per sec vs 10 shots per sec
Find out more about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX7

What the Sony RX100 II and Panasonic LX7 have in common

  • Weigh about the same 9.9 oz vs 10.5 oz
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • Same quality video capture 1080p 60fps
  • HDR processing
  • HDMI port
  • 3D capture
  • panorama mode
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Sony RX100 II and the Panasonic LX7

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
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