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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7

Portability
81
Imaging
57
Features
75
Overall
64
Leica D-Lux 7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
Portability
71
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs

Leica D-Lux 7
(Full Review)
  • 17MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 403g - 118 x 66 x 64mm
  • Revealed November 2018
Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Succeeded the Panasonic G6
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Panasonic G7, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Leica and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D-Lux 7 (17MP) and the G7 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

Photography Glossary

The D-Lux 7 was brought out 3 years later than the G7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica D-Lux 7 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D-Lux 7 scores vs the G7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Panasonic G7

 D-Lux 7 G7 
AnnouncedNovember 2018May 2015Fresher by 43 months
Display resolution1240k1040kCrisper display (+200k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Leica D-Lux 7

 G7 D-Lux 7 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic G7

 D-Lux 7 G7 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Leica D-Lux 7 provides exterior dimensions of 118mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic G7 has sizing of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Analyze the Leica D-Lux 7 versus Panasonic G7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the D-Lux 7 and the G7.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D-Lux 7 and G7 is 81 and 71 respectively.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7 top view buttons comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the D-Lux 7 and G7.

All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Leica D-Lux 7 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more recent D-Lux 7 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7 sensor size comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (17 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
71
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Street photography camera
77
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
screen is fixed
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
offers focus by touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Sports photography factors
Panasonic G7 Sports photography factors
71
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
great battery life (340 shots)
has no phase detect AF
55
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic G7 Travel photography highlights
78
great battery life (340 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good resolution (17 megapixels)
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
71
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic G7 as a Landscape photography camera
76
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (17MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (340 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
67
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica D-Lux 7 Vlogging details
Panasonic G7 Vlogging details
36
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.7)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone port
72
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
does not have image stabilization
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic G7
 Leica D-Lux 7Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
General Information
Make Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7
Category Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-11-20 2015-05-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 17MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4736 x 3552 4592 x 3448
Maximum native ISO 25600 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 24-75mm (3.1x) -
Maximum aperture f/1.7-2.8 -
Macro focusing distance 3cm -
Number of lenses - 107
Crop factor 2.1 2.1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,240k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,760k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1800s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000s 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB DP-DC15 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 403 gr (0.89 lb) 410 gr (0.90 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 66 x 64mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 2.5") 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs 350 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,193 $800