Panasonic GF5 vs Panasonic LX7

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic GF5 and Panasonic LX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF5 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the GF5 (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The GF5 was manufactured 6 months earlier than the LX7 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GF5 matches up versus the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF5 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst 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).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the GF5 against the LX7.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the GF5 and LX7 is 89 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GF5 and LX7.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The GF5 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Panasonic GF5 will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively.