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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX100

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 front
Portability
83
Imaging
50
Features
73
Overall
59

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX100 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Replaced the Panasonic GX1
  • Successor is Panasonic GX8
Panasonic LX100
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-75mm (F1.7-2.8) lens
  • 393g - 115 x 66 x 55mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Later Model is Panasonic LX100 II
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX100 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX100, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are offered by Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (Four Thirds).

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The GX7 was launched 10 months before the LX100 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the GX7 scores versus the LX100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic LX100

 GX7 LX100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX100 over the Panasonic GX7

 LX100 GX7 
LaunchedSeptember 2014November 2013More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic LX100

 GX7 LX100 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX100 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic GX7 comes with exterior dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX100 has specifications of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") with a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the GX7 versus the LX100.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX100 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and LX100 is 81 and 83 respectively.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX100 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX100 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and LX100.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic GX7 to produce greater detail utilizing its extra 3MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged GX7 will be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX100 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Portrait photography camera
71
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
70
manual focus
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Street photography details
Panasonic LX100 Street photography details
82
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
76
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
good ISO range (25,600)
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GX7
Sports photography with Panasonic LX100
59
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
low battery life (350 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
66
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
features tracking focus
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Travel photography camera
67
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery life (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
75
has focus via touch
resolution is good (13MP)
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Landscape photography camera
73
has manual focus
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
low battery life (350 CIPA)
73
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (13 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX100 as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic jack
35
relatively wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.7)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic LX100
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-11-07 2014-09-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3448 4112 x 3088
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 125 200
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 49
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-75mm (3.1x)
Max aperture - f/1.7-2.8
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Total lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,765 thousand dot 2,764 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 402 gr (0.89 pounds) 393 gr (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 115 x 66 x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 70 67
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 22.3
DXO Dynamic range score 12.2 12.5
DXO Low light score 718 553
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One One
Price at release $1,000 $800