Panasonic LX100 II vs Panasonic GF7

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic GF7, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and they are both offered by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the LX100 II (17MP) and the GF7 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The LX100 II was launched 3 years later than the GF7 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic LX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the LX100 II grades against the GF7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic LX100 II Gallery and Panasonic GF7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic LX100 II offers outside dimensions of 115mm x 66mm x 64mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 392 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic GF7 has specifications of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic LX100 II and Panasonic GF7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the LX100 II and the GF7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the LX100 II and GF7 is 81 and 90 respectively.

Usually, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The graphic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the LX100 II and GF7.

Plainly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LX100 II to give greater detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent LX100 II is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.