Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LX100

Let's look more in depth at the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic LX100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The G7 was manufactured 9 months later than the LX100 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the G7 grades versus the LX100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 offers exterior measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic LX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 versus the LX100.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G7 and LX100 is 71 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and LX100.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Panasonic G7 to render extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent G7 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.