Panasonic G7 vs Panasonic LX7

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic G7 versus Panasonic LX7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the G7 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the G7 (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizing.

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The G7 was announced 2 years later than the LX7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the G7 grades versus the LX7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 features exterior 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 LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the G7 compared to the LX7.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and LX7 is 71 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and LX7.

As you can see, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The G7 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic G7 will produce greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer G7 should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.