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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
81
Imaging
53
Features
75
Overall
61
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
61
Overall
45

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Panasonic GX7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 402g - 123 x 71 x 55mm
  • Announced November 2013
  • Older Model is Panasonic GX1
  • Renewed by Panasonic GX8
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LX5
  • Newer Model is Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX7 over the Panasonic LX7

 GX7 LX7 
ReleasedNovember 2013October 2012Fresher by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic GX7

 LX7 GX7 

Common features in the Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic LX7

 GX7 LX7 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

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

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GX7
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
71
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
45
manual focus
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic GX7
Street photography with Panasonic LX7
82
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
comes with focus via touch
very good high ISO (25,600)
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Sports photography features
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography features
59
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (330 per charge)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GX7 Travel photography details
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography details
67
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
not so great battery power (350 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
64
better than average battery pack (330 shots)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
heavier than others in class (298g)
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GX7
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
73
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
not so great battery power (350 shots)
57
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (330 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GX7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Vlogging camera
34
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing external mic jack
heavier than others in class (298 grams)
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Panasonic GX7 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX7 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Panasonic
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-11-07 2012-10-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture - f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 4.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,765 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 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 -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Slow sync w/red-eye reduction, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402g (0.89 pounds) 298g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 71 x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 70 50
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.2 11.7
DXO Low light rating 718 147
Other
Battery life 350 photos 330 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs w/ 3 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $1,000 $400