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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
59
Imaging
60
Features
89
Overall
71
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Panasonic GH5
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 725g - 139 x 98 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Previous Model is Panasonic GH4
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GH5 II
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2012
  • Replaced the Panasonic LX5
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the GH5 (20MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the GH5 (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor size.

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The GH5 was introduced 4 years after the LX7 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GH5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the GH5 grades against the LX7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GH5 over the Panasonic LX7

 GH5 LX7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017October 2012More modern by 52 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k920kCrisper screen (+700k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic GH5

 LX7 GH5 

Common features in the Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic LX7

 GH5 LX7 
Manually focus More precise focus

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GH5 offers external measurements of 139mm x 98mm x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 725 grams (1.60 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has dimensions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the GH5 and the LX7.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GH5 and LX7 is 59 and 86 respectively.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GH5 and LX7.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GH5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GH5 will give you more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The newer GH5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Portrait photography advice
76
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
45
has manual focus
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Street photography factors
Panasonic LX7 Street photography factors
74
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GH5
Sports photography with Panasonic LX7
68
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
low battery life (410 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (330 CIPA)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Travel photography info
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography info
68
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
low battery life (410 CIPA)
64
great battery power (330 CIPA)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography advice
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
low battery life (410 shots)
57
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
great battery power (330 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GH5 Vlogging info
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging info
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
33
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Panasonic GH5 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GH5 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2017-01-04 2012-10-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 5184 x 3888 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 225 23
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Number of lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,680 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.76x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto/Redeye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Redeye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Redeye Reduction, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 725g (1.60 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 139 x 98 x 87mm (5.5" x 3.9" x 3.4") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 77 50
DXO Color Depth score 23.9 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.0 11.7
DXO Low light score 807 147
Other
Battery life 410 photos 330 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs; 10 secs w/3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $1,298 $400