Panasonic G10 vs Panasonic LX7

Its time to examine more in depth at the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic LX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The resolution of the G10 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very comparable but the G10 (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The G10 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the LX7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the G10 matches up against the LX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are available at Panasonic G10 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G10 has outside dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 2.9") and a weight of 388 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G10 and Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the G10 versus the LX7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G10 and LX7 is 72 and 86 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G10 and LX7.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G10 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Panasonic G10 will show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged G10 will be behind in sensor tech.