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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Canon G7 X MIII
(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
Panasonic LX7
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X MIII over the Panasonic LX7

 G7 X MIII LX7 
ReleasedJuly 2019October 2012Newer by 82 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper 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 

Common features in the Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic LX7

 G7 X MIII LX7 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography advice
65
manual focus
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
45
has manual focus
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Street photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Street photography highlights
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (304g)
58
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
more heavy than others (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon G7 X MIII
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
64
quiet shooting (1/25,600 seconds)
high fps (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
bad battery life (235 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
42
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
great battery power (330 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII Travel photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography advice
81
lighter than competition in class (304g)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (235 per charge)
64
great battery power (330 per charge)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others (298g)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X MIII as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Landscape photography camera
70
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (235 per charge)
57
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X MIII
Vlogging with Panasonic LX7
86
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
lighter than competition in class (304g)
33
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (298 grams)
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Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X MIII and Panasonic LX7
 Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark IIIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
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