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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Announced August 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF2
  • Successor is Panasonic GF5
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX5
  • Successor is Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Panasonic. The image resolution of the GF3 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the GF3 (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The GF3 was unveiled 14 months prior to the LX7 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the GF3 grades against the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic LX7

 GF3 LX7 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic GF3

 LX7 GF3 
AnnouncedOctober 2012August 2011Newer by 14 months
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic LX7

 GF3 LX7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF3 has physical measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GF3 vs the LX7.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF3 and LX7 is 90 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through technical specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GF3 and LX7.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF3 with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GF3 will give you more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged GF3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
45
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF3 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Street photography camera
70
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GF3
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
38
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (330 shots)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography factors
58
includes focus by touch
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (300 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
64
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
heavier than average in class (298g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GF3 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography highlights
55
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery power (300 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
57
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (330 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF3
Vlogging with Panasonic LX7
32
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic support
33
pretty wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than average in class (298g)
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Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-08-11 2012-10-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture - f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 264g (0.58 lb) 298g (0.66 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 50
DXO Color Depth rating 20.6 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.1 11.7
DXO Low light rating 459 147
Other
Battery life 300 images 330 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $360 $400