Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX7
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 304g - 105 x 61 x 41mm
- Launched July 2019
- Replaced the Canon G7 X MII
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
- 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
- Released October 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic LX5
- Refreshed by Panasonic LX10

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX7 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic LX7, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G7 X MIII (20MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the G7 X MIII (1") and LX7 (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizes.

The G7 X MIII was manufactured 6 years after the LX7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon G7 X MIII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the G7 X MIII grades vs the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are available at Canon G7 X MIII Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Panasonic LX7
G7 X MIII | LX7 | |||
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Released | July 2019 | ![]() | October 2012 | Newer by 82 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Canon G7 X MIII
LX7 | G7 X MIII |
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Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic LX7
G7 X MIII | LX7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon G7 X MIII enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has measurements of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Examine the Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the G7 X MIII versus the LX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 X MIII and LX7 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 X MIII and LX7.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The G7 X MIII due to its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Canon G7 X MIII will render extra detail due to its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger G7 X MIII should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Panasonic |
Model | Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2019-07-09 | 2012-10-15 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 8 | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 116.2mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/1.4-2.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 2.7 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 920k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/25600 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 30.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 8.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 304g (0.67 pounds) | 298g (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 105 x 61 x 41mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") | 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 50 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.7 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 147 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 235 photographs | 330 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail cost | $749 | $400 |