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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX7

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
56
Overall
56
Leica T Typ 701 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
Portability
81
Imaging
52
Features
75
Overall
61

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX7 Key Specs

Leica T Type 701
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12500
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 384g - 134 x 69 x 33mm
  • Revealed April 2014
Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX1
  • New Model is Panasonic GX8
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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX7 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Leica T Type 701 versus Panasonic GX7, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Leica and Panasonic. The resolution of the T Type 701 (16MP) and the GX7 (16MP) is relatively similar but the T Type 701 (APS-C) and GX7 (Four Thirds) use different sensor size.

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The T Type 701 was brought out 6 months after the GX7 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the T Type 701 grades vs the GX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Leica T Type 701 over the Panasonic GX7

 T Type 701 GX7 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1300k1040kCrisper screen (+260k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Leica T Type 701

 GX7 T Type 701 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic GX7

 T Type 701 GX7 
ReleasedApril 2014November 2013Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Leica T Type 701 provides external measurements of 134mm x 69mm x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 384 grams (0.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GX7 has dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the T Type 701 and the GX7.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the T Type 701 and GX7 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GX7 top view buttons comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the T Type 701 and GX7.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The T Type 701 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GX7 sensor size comparison

Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Leica T  Type 701 vs Panasonic GX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Leica T Type 701
Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
74
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Street photography info
Panasonic GX7 Street photography info
70
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
82
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Sports photography features
Panasonic GX7 Sports photography features
53
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Leica T Type 701 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
69
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
66
features touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Landscape photography features
Panasonic GX7 Landscape photography features
68
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse function
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
not so great battery (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Leica T Type 701 Vlogging details
Panasonic GX7 Vlogging details
32
touchscreen functionality
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone port
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone support
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Leica T Type 701 vs Panasonic GX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Leica T Type 701 and Panasonic GX7
 Leica T Typ 701Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
General Information
Brand Name Leica Panasonic
Model type Leica T Typ 701 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-24 2013-11-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.7mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 370.5mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4944 x 3278 4592 x 3448
Highest native ISO 12500 25600
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type Leica L Micro Four Thirds
Number of lenses 4 107
Crop factor 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,300k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,765k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.50 m (at ISO 100) 7.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 384 grams (0.85 lbs) 402 grams (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 69 x 33mm (5.3" x 2.7" x 1.3") 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 75 70
DXO Color Depth rating 23.0 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.7 12.2
DXO Low light rating 1082 718
Other
Battery life 400 shots 350 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BP-DC13 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,603 $1,000