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Nikon D700 vs Panasonic LX7

The Nikon D700 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 are two digital cameras that were officially introduced, respectively, in July 2008 and July 2012. The D700 is a DSLR, while the LX7 is a fixed lens compact. The cameras are based on a full frame (D700) and a 1/1.7-inch (LX7) sensor. The Nikon has a resolution of 12.1 megapixels, whereas the Panasonic provides 10 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Nikon D700
versus
Panasonic LX7
Nikon D700   Panasonic LX7
Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Nikon F mount lenses 24-90mm f/1.4-2.3
12.1 MP – Full Frame sensor 10 MP – 1/1.7" sensor
no Video 1080/60p Video
ISO 200-6,400 (100 - 25,600) ISO 80-6,400 (80 - 12,800)
Optical viewfinder Viewfinder optional
3.0" LCD – 922k dots 3.0" LCD – 920k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive)
8 shutter flaps per second 11 shutter flaps per second
Weathersealed bodynot weather sealed
1000 shots per battery charge330 shots per battery charge
147 x 123 x 77 mm, 1074 g 111 x 68 x 46 mm, 298 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Nikon D700 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The physical size and weight of the Nikon D700 and the Panasonic LX7 are illustrated in the side-by-side display below. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All width, height and depth dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The LX7 can be obtained in two different colors (black, white), while the D700 is only available in black.

Size Nikon D700 vs Panasonic LX7
Compare D700 versus LX7 top
Comparison D700 or LX7 rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Panasonic LX7 is considerably smaller (58 percent) than the Nikon D700. It is worth mentioning in this context that the D700 is splash and dust resistant, while the LX7 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the LX7 has a lens built in, whereas the D700 is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the D700 and their specifications in the Nikon Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the D700 gets 1000 shots out of its Nikon EN-EL3e battery, while the LX7 can take 330 images on a single charge of its Panasonic DMW-BCJ13 power pack.

The following table provides a synthesis of the main physical specifications of the two cameras and other similar ones. If you would like to visualize and compare a different camera combination, you can navigate to the CAM-parator app and make your selection from a broad list of cameras there.

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Body Specifications
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Nikon D700 147 mm 123 mm 77 mm 1074 g 1000 i Jul 2008 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Panasonic LX7 111 mm 68 mm 46 mm 298 g 330 i Jul 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon 5D 152 mm 113 mm 75 mm 895 g 400 i Aug 2005 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Canon G16 109 mm 76 mm 40 mm 356 g 360 i Aug 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10 117 mm 70 mm 57 mm 350 g 270 i Sep 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D3 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1300 g 4300 i Aug 2007 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Nikon D3S 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1240 g 4200 i Oct 2009 US$ 5 199ebay.com
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Nikon D3X 160 mm 157 mm 88 mm 1260 g 4400 i Dec 2008 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Nikon D300 147 mm 114 mm 74 mm 925 g 1000 i Aug 2007 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D300S 147 mm 115 mm 81 mm 938 g 950 i Jul 2009 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D800 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 1000 g 900 i Feb 2012 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Nikon D800E 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 1000 g 900 i Feb 2012 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon D810 146 mm 123 mm 82 mm 980 g 1200 i Jun 2014 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon Df 144 mm 110 mm 67 mm 760 g 1400 i Nov 2013 US$ 2 749ebay.com
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Panasonic GF3 108 mm 67 mm 32 mm 264 g 300 i Jun 2011 US$ 549ebay.com
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Panasonic GF5 108 mm 67 mm 37 mm 267 g 360 i Apr 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic LX5 110 mm 65 mm 43 mm 271 g 400 i Jul 2010 US$ 499ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The listed launch prices provide an indication of the market segment that the manufacturer of the cameras have been targeting. The LX7 was launched at a lower price than the D700, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will tend to have larger individual pixels that provide better low-light sensitivity, wider dynamic range, and richer color-depth than smaller pixel-units in a sensor of the same technological generation. Further, a large sensor camera will give the photographer additional creative options when using shallow depth-of-field to isolate a subject from its background. On the downside, larger sensors are more costly to manufacture and tend to lead to bigger and heavier cameras and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Nikon D700 features a full frame sensor and the Panasonic LX7 a 1/1.7-inch sensor. The sensor area in the LX7 is 95 percent smaller. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 1.0 and 4.65. The sensor in the D700 has a native 3:2 aspect ratio, while the one in the LX7 offers a 4:3 aspect. The LX7 has the particularity of featuring a switch that allows to toggle between multiple aspect ratios, while maintaining the same field of view and full image resolution.

Nikon D700 and Panasonic LX7 sensor measures

With 12.1MP, the D700 offers a higher resolution than the LX7 (10MP), but the D700 nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 8.43μm versus 2.05μm for the LX7) due to its larger sensor. However, the LX7 is a much more recent model (by 4 years) than the D700, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixels.

The resolution advantage of the Nikon D700 implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the D700 for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 21.3 x 14.2 inches or 54.1 x 36 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 17 x 11.3 inches or 43.2 x 28.8 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 14.2 x 9.4 inches or 36 x 24 cm. The corresponding values for the Panasonic LX7 are 18.2 x 13.7 inches or 46.3 x 34.7 cm for good quality, 14.6 x 10.9 inches or 37.1 x 27.8 cm for very good quality, and 12.2 x 9.1 inches or 30.9 x 23.2 cm for excellent quality prints.

The Nikon D700 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 200 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 100-25600. The corresponding ISO settings for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 are ISO 80 to ISO 6400, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 80-12800.

Technology-wise, both cameras are equipped with CMOS (Complementary Metal–Oxide–Semiconductor) sensors. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

D700 versus LX7 MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service is based on lab testing and assigns an overall score to each camera sensor, as well as ratings for dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), color depth ("DXO Portrait"), and low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"). Of the two cameras under review, the D700 provides substantially higher image quality than the LX7, with an overall score that is 30 points higher. This advantage is based on 2.8 bits higher color depth, 0.5 EV in additional dynamic range, and 4 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Nikon D700 Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832i23.512.2230380
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Panasonic LX7 1/1.7 10.0 3648 27361080/60p20.711.714750
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Canon 5D Full Frame 12.7 4368 2912i22.911.1136871
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Canon G16 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/60p21.011.723054
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Fujifilm X10 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/30p20.511.324550
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Nikon D3 Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832i23.512.2229081
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Nikon D3S Full Frame 12.1 4256 2832720/24p23.512.0325382
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Nikon D3X Full Frame 24.4 6048 4032i24.713.7199288
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Nikon D300 APS-C 12.2 4288 2848i22.112.067967
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Nikon D300S APS-C 12.2 4288 2848720/24p22.512.278770
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Nikon D800 Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/30p25.314.4285395
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Nikon D800E Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/30p25.614.3297996
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Nikon D810 Full Frame 36.2 7360 49121080/60p25.714.8285397
14.
 
Nikon Df Full Frame 16.2 4928 3280i24.613.1327989
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Panasonic GF3 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 30001080/60i20.610.145950
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Panasonic GF5 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 30001080/60i20.510.057350
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Panasonic LX5 1/1.7 10.0 3648 2736720/60p19.610.813241
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The LX7 indeed provides for movie recording, while the D700 does not. The highest resolution format that the LX7 can use is 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Beyond body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a range of features. For example, the D700 has an optical viewfinder, which can be very useful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the LX7 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. That said, the LX7 can be equipped with an optional viewfinder – the DMW-LVF2. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Nikon D700 and Panasonic LX7 along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Nikon D700optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 8.0/s i i
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Panasonic LX7optional i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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Canon 5Doptical i2.5 / 230 fixed i 1/8000s 3.0/s i i
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Canon G16optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/4000s 2.2/s i i
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Fujifilm X10optical i2.8 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Nikon D3optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D3Soptical i3.0 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 11.0/s i i
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Nikon D3Xoptical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon D300optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/8000s 6.0/s i i
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Nikon D300Soptical i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/8000s 7.0/s i i
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Nikon D800optical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 4.0/s i i
12.
 
Nikon D800Eoptical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/8000s 4.0/s i i
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Nikon D810optical i3.2 / 1229 fixed i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Nikon Dfoptical i3.2 / 921 fixed i 1/4000s 5.5/s i i
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Panasonic GF3i i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 3.2/s i i
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Panasonic GF5i i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Panasonic LX5optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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One feature that is present on the D700, but is missing on the LX7 is a top-level LCD. While being, of course, smaller than the rear screen, the control panel conveys some of the essential shooting information and can be convenient for quick and easy settings verification.

The Nikon D700 and the Panasonic LX7 both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The D700 writes its imaging data to Compact Flash cards, while the LX7 uses SDXC cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Nikon D700 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Nikon D700ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic LX7istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon 5Dii / iiii2.0iii
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Canon G16istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X10istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3Sistereo / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D3Xii / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D300ii / iiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D300Sistereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Nikon D800imono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D800Eimono / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon D810istereo / monoiimini3.0iii
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Nikon Dfii / iiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF5istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic LX5imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Studio photographers will appreciate that the Nikon D700 (unlike the LX7) features a PC Sync socket, so that professional strobe lights can be controlled by the camera.

Both the D700 and the LX7 have been discontinued, but can regularly be found used on ebay. The D700 was replaced by the Nikon D800, while the LX7 was followed by the Panasonic LX10. Further information on the features and operation of the D700 and LX7 can be found, respectively, in the Nikon D700 Manual (free pdf) or the online Panasonic LX7 Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Is there a clear favorite between the Nikon D700 and the Panasonic LX7? Which camera is better? The listing below highlights the relative strengths of the two models.

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Arguments in favor of the Nikon D700:

  • More detail: Offers more megapixels (12.1 vs 10MP) with a 12% higher linear resolution.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (30 points) in the DXO overall assessment.
  • Richer colors: Generates images with noticeably better colors (2.8 bits more color depth).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Requires less light for good images (4 stops ISO advantage).
  • Easier framing: Has an optical viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • Easier setting verification: Features an LCD display on top to control shooting parameters.
  • Faster shutter: Has higher mechanical shutter speed (1/8000s vs 1/4000s) to freeze action.
  • More flexible: Can take a variety of interchangeable lenses, including specialty optics.
  • Longer lasting: Can take more shots (1000 versus 330) on a single battery charge.
  • Better sealing: Is weather sealed to enable shooting in dusty or wet environments.
  • Better studio light control: Has a PC Sync socket to connect to professional strobe lights.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in July 2008).

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Advantages of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7:

  • Flexible image proportions: Has a multi-aspect sensor that allows for alternative image shapes.
  • Broader imaging potential: Can capture not only stills but also 1080/60p video.
  • Faster burst: Shoots at higher frequency (11 vs 8 flaps/sec) to capture the decisive moment.
  • Ready to shoot: Comes with an integrated lens, while the D700 requires a separate lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (111x68mm vs 147x123mm) and will fit more readily into a bag.
  • Less heavy: Has a lower weight even though it has a lens built in (unlike the D700).
  • Sharper images: Has stabilization technology built-in to reduce the impact of hand-shake.
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More modern: Reflects 4 years of technical progress since the D700 launch.

If the number of relative strengths (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the D700 emerges as the winner of the contest (12 : 9 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

D700 12:09 LX7

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Nikon D700 and the Panasonic LX7 place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best DSLR Camera and Best Travel-Zoom Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the comparison of technical specifications can provide a useful overview of the capabilities of different cameras, it remains partial and cannot reveal, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance when actually working with the D700 or the LX7. At times, user reviews, such as those published at amazon, address these issues in a useful manner, but such feedback is on many occasions incomplete, inconsistent, and unreliable.

Expert reviews

This is why hands-on reviews by experts are important. The adjacent summary-table relays the overall verdicts of several of the most popular camera review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Nikon D700..89/100..+ +4.5/54.5/5 Jul 2008 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Panasonic LX73/5+ +..75/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon 5D..88/100..+ +o.. Aug 2005 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Canon G164/5+....4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10......76/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Nikon D3......+ +5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 US$ 4 999ebay.com
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Nikon D3S5/5....89/1004.5/55/5 Oct 2009 US$ 5 199ebay.com
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Nikon D3X......86/1004/55/5 Dec 2008 US$ 7 999ebay.com
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Nikon D300..+ +..+ +5/54.5/5 Aug 2007 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D300S5/5+ +..82/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2009 US$ 1 799ebay.com
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Nikon D8005/5+ +..82/1005/55/5 Feb 2012 US$ 2 999ebay.com
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Nikon D800E......84/1005/55/5 Feb 2012 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon D8105/5..5/586/1005/54.5/5 Jun 2014 US$ 3 299ebay.com
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Nikon Df4/5....81/1004/54/5 Nov 2013 US$ 2 749ebay.com
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Panasonic GF33/582/100..71/1004.5/54/5 Jun 2011 US$ 549ebay.com
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Panasonic GF53/5......4.5/54.5/5 Apr 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic LX54/5+..73/1004.5/54.5/5 Jul 2010 US$ 499ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The ratings are only valid when referring to cameras in the same category and of the same age. Hence, a score should always be seen in the context of the camera's market launch date and its price, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. Also, kindly note that some of the listed sites have over time developped their review approaches and their reporting style.

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Specifications: Nikon D700 vs Panasonic LX7

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Nikon D700 Panasonic LX7
Camera Type Digital single lens reflex Fixed lens compact camera
Camera Lens Nikon F mount lenses 24-90mm f/1.4-2.3
Launch Date July 2008 July 2012
Launch Price USD 2,999 USD 499
Sensor Specs Nikon D700 Panasonic LX7
Sensor Technology CMOS CMOS
Sensor Format Full Frame Sensor 1/1.7" Sensor
Sensor Size 36.0 x 23.9 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Sensor Area 860.4 mm2 41.5152 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 43.2 mm 9.3 mm
Crop Factor 1.0x 4.65x
Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixels 10 Megapixels
Image Resolution 4256 x 2832 pixels 3648 x 2736 pixels
Pixel Pitch 8.43 μm 2.05 μm
Pixel Density 1.40 MP/cm2 24.04 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability no Video 1080/60p Video
ISO Setting 200 - 6,400 ISO 80 - 6,400 ISO
ISO Boost 100 - 25,600 ISO 80 - 12,800 ISO
Image Processor EXPEED Venus
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 80 50
DXO Color Depth (bits) 23.5 20.7
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 12.2 11.7
DXO Low Light (ISO) 2303 147
Screen Specs Nikon D700 Panasonic LX7
Viewfinder Type Optical viewfinder Viewfinder optional
Viewfinder Field of View 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.72x
Top-Level Screen Control Panel no Top Display
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 922k dots 920k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Fixed screen
Shooting Specs Nikon D700 Panasonic LX7
Focus System Phase-detect AF Contrast-detect AF
Continuous Shooting 8 shutter flaps/s 11 shutter flaps/s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Fill Flash Built-in Flash Built-in Flash
Storage Medium CF cards SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
Connectivity Specs Nikon D700 Panasonic LX7
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
Studio Flash PC Sync socket no PC Sync
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 2.0
HDMI Port mini HDMI mini HDMI
Wifi Support no Wifi no Wifi
Body Specs Nikon D700 Panasonic LX7
Environmental SealingWeathersealed bodynot weather sealed
Battery Type Nikon EN-EL3e Panasonic DMW-BCJ13
Battery Life (CIPA)1000 shots per charge330 shots per charge
Body Dimensions 147 x 123 x 77 mm
(5.8 x 4.8 x 3.0 in)
111 x 68 x 46 mm
(4.4 x 2.7 x 1.8 in)
Camera Weight 1074 g (37.9 oz) 298 g (10.5 oz)
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