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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic LX10

Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 front
Portability
88
Imaging
53
Features
72
Overall
60

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 319g - 106 x 61 x 42mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Previous Model is Canon G7 X
  • Replacement is Canon G7 X MIII
Panasonic LX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
  • 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
  • Announced September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX7
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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic LX10, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G7 X MII (20MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1").

Photography Glossary

The G7 X MII was unveiled 7 months before the LX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the G7 X MII matches up against the LX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MII over the Panasonic LX10

 G7 X MII LX10 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Canon G7 X MII

 LX10 G7 X MII 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2016More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic LX10

 G7 X MII LX10 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution1040k1040kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon G7 X MII enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 319 grams (0.70 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX10 has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G7 X MII against the LX10.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 X MII and LX10 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 X MII and LX10.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos although you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The older G7 X MII will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Portrait photography camera
65
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
65
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Street photography information
Panasonic LX10 Street photography information
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (310 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X MII
Sports photography with Panasonic LX10
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
low battery pack (265 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
62
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
bad battery pack (260 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MII as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX10 as a Travel photography camera
80
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
low battery pack (265 per charge)
75
lighter than competition (310g)
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Landscape photography factors
Panasonic LX10 Landscape photography factors
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery pack (265 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G7 X MII Vlogging details
Panasonic LX10 Vlogging details
80
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
missing mic port
38
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (310g)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external mic port
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Canon G7 X MII vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MII and Panasonic LX10
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
General Information
Make Canon Panasonic
Model Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
Also called as - Lumix DMC-LX15
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-02-18 2016-09-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1" 1"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-72mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.4-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 12.10 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MP4, H.264, AAC
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 319 gr (0.70 lb) 310 gr (0.68 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 20
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 581
Other
Battery life 265 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $699 $700