Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LX5

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Panasonic GF7 vs Panasonic LX5, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the GF7 (16MP) and LX5 (10MP) and the GF7 (Four Thirds) and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The GF7 was brought out 3 years after the LX5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GF7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX5 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the GF7 matches up versus the LX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GF7 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GF7 offers exterior measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic LX5 has sizing of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the GF7 and the LX5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GF7 and LX5 is 90 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through technical specs. The image below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GF7 and LX5.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GF7 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic GF7 will give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent GF7 should have a benefit in sensor tech.