Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7
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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica D-Lux 7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The entire galleries are provided at Leica D-Lux 7 Gallery & Panasonic G7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 7 over the Panasonic G7
D-Lux 7 | G7 | |||
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Announced | November 2018 | ![]() | May 2015 | Fresher by 43 months |
Display resolution | 1240k | ![]() | 1040k | Crisper display (+200k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Leica D-Lux 7
G7 | D-Lux 7 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Leica D-Lux 7 and Panasonic G7
D-Lux 7 | G7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic G7 Specifications
Leica D-Lux 7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 | |
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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 |