Sony RX100 vs Panasonic LX7

Sony RX100 advantages over Panasonic LX7

• Focus peaking
  Peaker vs Non-peaker
  Your camera will highlight what's in focus
• Larger sensor
  1 inch vs 1/1.7 inch
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 2.41 vs 1.92 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• In-camera panoramas
  Yes vs No
  Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
• Fast startup
  ~2.80 vs 3.7 sec
  Faster startup lets you catch the moment
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  RX100 test data on DxO Mark LX7 test data on DxO Mark
  390 vs 147 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• More dots on screen
  1229k vs 920k dots
  Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
• Less shutter lag
  0.15 vs 0.24 sec
  Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• More pixels
  20.2 vs 10.1 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Bulb shutter
  Bulb vs No bulb
  Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
• Higher extended ISO
  25600 vs 12800 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility