Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII was introduced in July 2019 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 was introduced in October 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 have 3.0" screens with 921k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a Fixed screen Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Viewfinder

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 0.59x magnification.Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII features a 20.1 megapixel 1-inch Stacked CMOS sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 12,800 and expands to 64 - 12,800 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has Stacked CMOS sensor. The key feature of such sensor is its three-dimensional structure, which consists of multiple layers of semiconductor material and circuitry stacked on top of each other. This allows the sensor to have dedicated layers for image capture and signal processing. This separation allows for faster data readout, reducing rolling shutter effects and enabling high-speed shooting and video recording. It is also more power-efficient.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII is equipped with Bionz X processor and can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization (4 stops of compensation in Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII).

Built-in Wi-Fi on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has a Micro HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a Type C Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 260 shots.

External Storage Slots

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII, and up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII can shoot continuously up to 90.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 5.90 m at Auto ISO on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and 8.50 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 43 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.69") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 body has dimensions of 111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII weighs 302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz).

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

102 mm

58 mm

111 mm

68 mm

58 mm

68 mm

43 mm

46 mm