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Canon G7 X vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
88
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61
Canon PowerShot G7 X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
51
Features
73
Overall
59

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Canon G7 X
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 304g - 103 x 60 x 40mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon G7 X MII
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • New Model is Panasonic LX100 II
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Canon G7 X vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Canon G7 X versus Panasonic LX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the G7 X (20MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the G7 X (1") and LX100 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The G7 X was announced around the same time to the LX100 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the G7 X scores vs the LX100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon G7 X over the Panasonic LX100

 G7 X LX100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Canon G7 X

 LX100 G7 X 

Common features in the Canon G7 X and Panasonic LX100

 G7 X LX100 
LaunchedSeptember 2014September 2014Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon G7 X features exterior dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") having a weight of 304 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has sizing of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") and a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the G7 X vs the LX100.

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the G7 X and LX100 is 88 and 83 respectively.

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The visual here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G7 X and LX100.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The G7 X using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Canon G7 X will offer greater detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively.

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G7 X vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G7 X
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX100
64
focusing manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
70
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Canon G7 X Street photography info
Panasonic LX100 Street photography info
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
has touch focus
lighter than average (304 grams)
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Sports photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
67
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon G7 X as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Travel photography camera
80
lighter than average (304g)
has touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
75
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G7 X Landscape photography info
Panasonic LX100 Landscape photography info
69
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (210 per charge)
73
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon G7 X
Vlogging with Panasonic LX100
81
relatively wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (304g)
does not have mic socket
35
really wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
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Canon G7 X vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G7 X and Panasonic LX100
 Canon PowerShot G7 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G7 X Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-09-15 2014-09-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 4112 x 3088
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 31 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-100mm (4.2x) 24-75mm (3.1x)
Largest aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/1.7-2.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 2.1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 40s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.5 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 304 gr (0.67 lb) 393 gr (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 103 x 60 x 40mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.6") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 71 67
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 22.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 12.5
DXO Low light rating 556 553
Other
Battery life 210 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-13L -
Self timer Yes (2 0r 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $490 $800