Canon G16 vs Panasonic LX7

Following is a in depth overview of the Canon G16 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G16 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

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The G16 was manufactured 14 months after the LX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the G16 grades vs the LX7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot G16 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon G16 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon G16 comes with external dimensions of 109mm x 76mm x 40mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 1.6") along with a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the G16 against the LX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G16 and LX7 is 85 and 86 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G16 and LX7.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon G16 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern G16 will have an edge in sensor innovation.