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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86 Imaging
35 Features
61 Overall
45

Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2012
  • Old Model is Panasonic LX5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic LX7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are manufactured by Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the GX850 (16MP) and LX7 (10MP) and the GX850 (Four Thirds) and LX7 (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GX850 was manufactured 4 years after the LX7 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LX7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the GX850 grades against the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Panasonic LX7

		

		

			
 GX850 LX7 
LaunchedJanuary 2017October 2012More modern by 52 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k920kCrisper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Panasonic GX850

		

		

			
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Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic LX7

		

		

			
 GX850 LX7 
Manually focus  Very exact focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX850 comes with outer measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Panasonic LX7 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
See the Panasonic GX850 versus Panasonic LX7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the GX850 and the LX7.
Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX850 and LX7 is 90 and 86 respectively.
Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the GX850 and LX7.
To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX850 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic GX850 will render greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer GX850 will have an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic GX850 as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic LX7 as a Portrait photography camera
66
 manual focus
 good MP (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 offers face detection autofocus
 supports RAW files
 no external flash support
45
 manual focus
 offers face detect focus
 exports RAW files
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Panasonic GX850
Street photography with Panasonic LX7
80
 screen tilts up and down
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 supports RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 more heavy than competitors (298 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic GX850 Sports photography information
Panasonic LX7 Sports photography information
52
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 offers tracking autofocus
 maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/500s)
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery pack (210 CIPA)
 does not have phase detect autofocus
42
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking focus
 better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 has no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Panasonic GX850 Travel photography information
Panasonic LX7 Travel photography information
79
 supports touch to focus
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly display
 bad battery pack (210 per charge)
64
 better than average battery power (330 per charge)
 built-in flash
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
 more heavy than competitors (298g)
 megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Panasonic GX850
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX7
71
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
 screen size is good (3 inch)
 good MP (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
 does not have low pass filter
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 does not have image stabilization
 bad battery pack (210 per charge)
57
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (330 CIPA)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 megapixel count low (10MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic GX850 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging highlights
73
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen enabled
 offers face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have external mic port
33
 rather wide (24mm)
 fast maximum aperture (f1.4)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone socket
 more heavy than competitors (298 grams)
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Panasonic GX850 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GX850 and Panasonic LX7
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Make Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Also called as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 -
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-01-04 2012-10-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4592 x 3448 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW support    
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points 49 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-90mm (3.8x)
Largest aperture - f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus range - 1cm
Available lenses 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 4.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 8.50 m
Flash settings Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 269g (0.59 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 50
DXO Color Depth score 23.2 20.7
DXO Dynamic range score 13.3 11.7
DXO Low light score 586 147
Other
Battery life 210 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $548 $400