Panasonic GF6 vs Panasonic LX7

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic LX7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the GF6 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the GF6 (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizes.

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The GF6 was introduced 6 months after the LX7 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the GF6 scores vs the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GF6 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF6 enjoys physical dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 323 grams (0.71 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).

Contrast the Panasonic GF6 versus Panasonic LX7 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the GF6 vs the LX7.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF6 and LX7 is 87 and 86 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GF6 and LX7.

To sum up, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The GF6 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GF6 will give more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.