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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
71
Imaging
54
Features
80
Overall
64
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LX5 Key Specs

Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 410g - 125 x 86 x 77mm
  • Introduced May 2015
  • Previous Model is Panasonic G6
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Released December 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic LX5, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and LX5 (1/1.63") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was unveiled 3 years later than the LX5 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the G7 scores versus the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G7 over the Panasonic LX5

 G7 LX5 
ReleasedMay 2015December 2011More recent by 42 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k460kSharper display (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Panasonic G7

 LX5 G7 

Common features in the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic LX5

 G7 LX5 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic G7 has got external dimensions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") along with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) while the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G7 and Panasonic LX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the G7 and the LX5.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the G7 and LX5 is 71 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The photograph here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G7 and LX5.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The G7 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic G7 will show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger G7 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G7 Portrait photography features
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography features
72
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
41
manual focus
saves RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G7 Street photography features
Panasonic LX5 Street photography features
72
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Sports photography camera
55
silent mode (1/16,000s)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
offers tracking autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Travel photography camera
71
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
low battery life (350 per charge)
59
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic G7
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX5
67
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (350 shots)
52
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G7 Vlogging features
Panasonic LX5 Vlogging features
72
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
does not have image stabilization
29
rather wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
heavier than competitors (271g)
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Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G7 and Panasonic LX5
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2015-05-19 2011-12-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture - f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.30 m 7.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30, 25, 24, 20fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD Lite
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 410 grams (0.90 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 125 x 86 x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery life 350 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $800 $294