Panasonic GX9 vs Panasonic LX7

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Panasonic GX9 and Panasonic LX7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the GX9 (20MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the GX9 (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GX9 was launched 5 years later than the LX7 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GX9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the GX9 matches up against the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX9 features exterior measurements of 124mm x 72mm x 47mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.9") along with a weight of 407 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX9 and the LX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX9 and LX7 is 82 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specs. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX9 and LX7.

All in all, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The GX9 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GX9 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent GX9 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.