Panasonic GF3 vs Panasonic LX7

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.