Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX3

Here, we will be matching up the Panasonic GX7 versus Panasonic LX3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and LX3 (1/1.63") offer different sensor sizes.

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The GX7 was released 5 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX3 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the GX7 matches up versus the LX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX7 has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Panasonic LX3 has measurements of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GX7 vs the LX3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and LX3 is 81 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the GX7 and LX3.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The GX7 due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic GX7 will offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The fresher GX7 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.