Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LX3

Below, we will be matching up the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic LX3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The G7 was introduced 6 years later than the LX3 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G7 scores against the LX3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G7 offers outer measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic LX3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the G7 and the LX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and LX3 is 71 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the G7 and LX3.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The G7 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic G7 will provide more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent G7 provides a benefit in sensor technology.