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SENSOR Effective pixels: 13 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 4112 x 3088
SENSOR Sensor size: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 17 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 200-25600 (expands to 100-25600)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 921,000
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 49
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Subject / scene modes: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 8.50 m
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 3.8×
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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 maximum resolution of 4112 x 3088 pixels (13 megapixels) is better than the Lumix DMC-LX7 highest resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels (10 megapixels). The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 is equipped with larger sensor compared to the Lumix DMC-LX7: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) versus 1/1.7' (7.44 x 5.58 mm). This is the most important specification of this camera because big sensor lets you to take pictures of the higher quality. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 offers a wider ISO range of 200-25600 than 100-6400 ISO range of the Lumix DMC-LX7. This ISO numbers let you to take good quality pictures in dim light situations. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 offers better 3x optical zoom. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 has more number of focus points than the Lumix DMC-LX7: 49 vs 23. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on subjects which are not centred.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 screen is better as it offers more number of screen dots 921,000 in compare to 920,000 dots of the Lumix DMC-LX7 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera.
The Lumix DMC-LX7 is produced with built-in flash. The Lumix DMC-LX7 battery life is better in compare to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 battery life. According to CIPA standards the camera owner will be able to take 330 shots with the Lumix DMC-LX7 and only 300 with the Lumix DMC-LX100. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 weighs 298g that is 95g less than the weight of the Lumix DMC-LX100.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 will be the best choice. Get the lowest price on Amazon