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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Panasonic G9
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 658g - 137 x 97 x 92mm
  • Introduced November 2017
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
  • Updated by Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic LX7, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the G9 (20MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the G9 (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The G9 was brought out 5 years after the LX7 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G9 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the G9 grades vs the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G9 over the Panasonic LX7

 G9 LX7 
ReleasedNovember 2017October 2012Newer by 62 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic G9

 LX7 G9 

Common features in the Panasonic G9 and Panasonic LX7

 G9 LX7 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G9 features outside dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") along with a weight of 658 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic G9 versus Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the G9 versus the LX7.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G9 and LX7 is 62 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the G9 and LX7.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The G9 because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G9 will provide extra detail having its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer G9 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G9 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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you can focus manually
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic G9
Street photography with Panasonic LX7
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competitors (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G9 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
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high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery life (400 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (330 per charge)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G9 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography factors
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weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good resolution (20MP)
display is selfie friendly
low battery life (400 per charge)
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great battery life (330 shots)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competitors (298g)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G9 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (20MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
no low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery life (400 CIPA)
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (330 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G9 Vlogging information
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging information
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display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
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decently wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (298g)
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Panasonic G9 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G9 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DC-G9Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DC-G9 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-11-08 2012-10-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 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
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture - f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.83x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 658g (1.45 pounds) 298g (0.66 pounds)
Physical dimensions 137 x 97 x 92mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 3.6") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 400 images 330 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BLF19 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Pricing at release $1,500 $400