Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic LX7

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic LX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is very well matched but the GF2 (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The GF2 was manufactured 19 months earlier than the LX7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the GF2 scores versus the LX7 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF2 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 features physical measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Panasonic GF2 versus Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the GF2 compared to the LX7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and LX7 is 88 and 86 respectively.

Often, it's tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GF2 and LX7.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF2 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GF2 will resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged GF2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.