Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot G3 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Comparison of Canon PowerShot G3 X and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot G3 X ×
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot G3 XPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
BrandCanonPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.panasonic.com
Model numberG3XLX7
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20152012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)123111
Width (mm)10546
Height (mm)7767
Weight (g)739297
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Panasonic LX5
Successor-Panasonic LX1
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)20.210.1
Sensor format1 inch1/1.7 inch
Sensor area (mm²)116.1643.32
Sensor width (mm)13.27.6
Sensor height (mm)8.85.7
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)2.411.92
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2.7-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixed-
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score6350
Dxo color depth score (bit)21.420.7
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.311.7
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)521147
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1232 x 1536(1.9 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2304 x 1536(3.5 mp 3:2)
  • 2304 x 2880(6.6 mp other)
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2912 x 3648(10.6 mp other)
  • 3648 x 3648(13.3 mp 1:1)
  • 384 x 480(0.2 mp other)
  • 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 4864 x 3648(17.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5472 x 3080(16.9 mp 16:9)
  • 5472 x 3648(20.0 mp 3:2)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 720 x 408(0.3 mp other)
  • 720 x 480(0.3 mp 3:2)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 1920 x 1920(3.7 mp 1:1)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2208 x 1248(2.8 mp other)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2656 x 1768(4.7 mp 3:2)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2784 x 1568(4.4 mp 16:9)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3168 x 2112(6.7 mp 3:2)
  • 3328 x 1872(6.2 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3776 x 2520(9.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3968 x 2232(8.9 mp 16:9)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)7.311.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)60120
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (Image: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Stereo))AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound
Composite video out-+
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens with USM; 18 elements in 13 groupsLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 600.0024.00 - 90.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)8.00 - 220.007.00
Zoom ratio (x)253.8
Aperture range (f)0.09 - 0.360.12 - 0.71
Integrated nd filter++
Min focus range (cm)550
Macro focus range (cm)5 - 50-
Thread typeBayonet adapter-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection; 31-point AiAF, 1-point (center for face select and track), Touch AFContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional hot-shoe attachable EVF-DC1, 2.36M-dot OLED EVF.Optional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF2)Optional OVF in hot shoe (DMW-VF1)
Focus peaking+-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)3.23
Rear display resolution (dots)1,620,000920,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen+-
Max playback zoom (x)10-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)12,8006,400
Minimum iso (native)12580
Iso settingsAuto, ISO 125-12800 in 1/3 EV stepsAuto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • custom 1
  • custom 2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • shade
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/2000 - 301/4000 - 250
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center or linked to Touch AF frame), Face Detect AEIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene Modes: Sports, Portrait, Smart Shutter, Star (Star Nightscape, Star Trails, Star Time-Lapse Movie), Handheld Night Scene, Snow, FireworksScene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • (red-eye reduction and second curtain sync available)
  • auto
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • manual
  • slow synchro
  • 1st/2nd slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 60cm - 6.8m (W), 85cm - 3.1m (T)0.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-INo UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • 14-bit raw (.cr2)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)-70
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC+-
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack+-
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control+-
Remote control type
  • optional wired or via wi-fi
-
Connections (extended)
  • jack for rs-60e3 remote shutter release switch
  • mini hdmi (type c) with viera link
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.860.77
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.75
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)-16
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)1.950.79
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)7.311.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)912
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.711.1
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)-12
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)0.811.1
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-12
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.410.24
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.38-
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.110.26
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.820.45
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.040.01
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF shutter lag, 23-area: 0.228sFull AF shutter lag, Quick mode: 0.246s
Startup time (s)1.93.7
Play -> record time (s)2.10.8
Flash cycle time, full power (s)4.33.1
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)300330
Battery form factorProprietary NB-10LProprietary
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software-
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.3 pe
  • silkypix developer studio
Miscellaneous
Notes and features1-inch 20.2MP BSI CMOS sensor, DIGIC 6 image processor, 25x 24-600mm eq. F2.8-5.6 zoom lens, improve, EOS-style controls and menusPower OIS optical image stabilization, Full HD video up to 60p, raw capture, AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range Control



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