Panasonic GH1 vs Panasonic LX7

Following is a detailed assessment of the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic LX7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GH1 (12MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the GH1 (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The GH1 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the LX7 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summary of how the GH1 grades vs the LX7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic GH1 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic GH1 has got outer dimensions of 124mm x 90mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.5" x 1.8") with a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GH1 and Panasonic LX7 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the GH1 versus the LX7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GH1 and LX7 is 81 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image here might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GH1 and LX7.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The GH1 due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GH1 will give more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged GH1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.