Canon G15 vs Panasonic LX7

Let's examine more closely at the Canon G15 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Canon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the G15 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The G15 was introduced within a month of the LX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the G15 scores vs the LX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot G15 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon G15 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon G15 comes with exterior measurements of 107mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 1.6") and a weight of 352 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G15 and Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G15 versus the LX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G15 and LX7 is 86 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the G15 and LX7.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Canon G15 to give extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.