Panasonic GX1 vs Panasonic LX7

Here is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic GX1 and Panasonic LX7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the GX1 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the GX1 (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX1 was introduced 8 months earlier than the LX7 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the GX1 grades versus the LX7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic GX1 Gallery & Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX1 has got outside measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") along with a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) while the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the GX1 and the LX7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX1 and LX7 is 87 and 86 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and LX7.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX1 using its larger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older GX1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.