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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor size: 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 125-12800 (expands to 80-25600)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 25600
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 50.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 10×
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
CONNECTIVITY Remote control: Yes (via smartphone)
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/4000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 8.50 m
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (up to 4.5x)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 330
Summary
The Lumix DMC-ZS100 maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 highest resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels (10 megapixels). The Lumix DMC-ZS100 is produced with bigger sensor compared to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7: 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm) versus 1/1.7' (7.44 x 5.58 mm). This is the most important difference between these models as big sensor lets the camera owner to make pictures of the more professional quality. The Lumix DMC-ZS100 offers a wider ISO range of 125-12800 in compare with 100-6400 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. Such ISO range let the photographer to make better pictures in more difficult situations. The Lumix DMC-ZS100 offers better 10x optical zoom. The Lumix DMC-ZS100 provides more focus points in compare with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7: 49 vs 23. More focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The Lumix DMC-ZS100 screen is better as it has more screen dots 1,040,000 in compare to 920,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 display. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Lumix DMC-ZS100 is equipped with a touch screen.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 battery life is better in compare to the Lumix DMC-ZS100 battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to capture 330 shots with the Lumix DMC-LX7 and only 300 with the Lumix DMC-ZS100. The Lumix DMC-LX7 weighs 298g that is 14g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Lumix DMC-ZS100.
Taking into account the above differences the Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 will become the best buy. Get the list of the best offers on Amazon