Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LS5

Here, we will be reviewing the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic LS5, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Panasonic. The resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the LS5 (14MP) is pretty close but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and LS5 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

The GX7 was revealed 2 years later than the LS5 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the GX7 scores vs the LS5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the GX7 and the LS5.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and LS5 is 81 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and LS5.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX7 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic GX7 will render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent GX7 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.