Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX7

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic LX7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the GX7 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the GX7 (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizing.

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The GX7 was launched 13 months later than the LX7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the GX7 scores versus the LX7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Panasonic LX7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GX7 features outer measurements 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 LX7 has specifications of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

See the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the GX7 compared to the LX7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the GX7 and LX7 is 81 and 86 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the GX7 and LX7.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GX7 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic GX7 will deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more recent GX7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.