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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 [S]ave

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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberGX7LX100
Camera formatCompact System CameraMid-Sized
Release year (year)20132014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)123115
Width (mm)5555
Height (mm)7166
Weight (g)532393
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic GX1-
SuccessorPanasonic GX8Panasonic LX100
Image Sensor
Sensor typeLive MOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturerPanasonicPanasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)1612.8
Sensor format4/34/3
Sensor area (mm²)224.9224.9
Sensor width (mm)17.317.3
Sensor height (mm)1313
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)3.773.77
Focal Length Multiplier (x)2-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filterFixedNone
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score7067
Dxo color depth score (bit)22.622.3
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)12.212.5
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)718553
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1712 x 1712(2.9 mp 1:1)
  • 1824 x 1024(1.9 mp 16:9)
  • 1824 x 1216(2.2 mp 3:2)
  • 1824 x 1368(2.5 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2272 x 1520(3.5 mp other)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2416 x 2416(5.8 mp 1:1)
  • 3232 x 1824(5.9 mp other)
  • 3232 x 2160(7.0 mp 3:2)
  • 3232 x 2424(7.8 mp 4:3)
  • 3424 x 3424(11.7 mp 1:1)
  • 4592 x 2584(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4592 x 3064(14.1 mp 3:2)
  • 4592 x 3448(15.8 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 1408(3.0 mp 3:2)
  • 2240 x 2240(5.0 mp 1:1)
  • 2976 x 2232(6.6 mp 4:3)
  • 3088 x 3088(9.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3120 x 2086(6.5 mp 3:2)
  • 3840 x 2160(8.3 mp 16:9)
  • 4112 x 3088(12.7 mp 4:3)
  • 4272 x 2856(12.2 mp 3:2)
  • 4480 x 2520(11.3 mp 16:9)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)10.711.6
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds-
LensPanasonic Lumix G VARIO 14-42mm F3.5-5.6 II ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. ( H-FS1442A); 9 elements in 8 groups (2 aspherical lenses)LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)28.00 - 84.0024.00 - 75.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)14.00 - 42.009.00 - 34.00
Zoom ratio (x)33.13
Aperture range (f)0.05 - 0.290.06 - 0.59
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2050
Filter thread (mm)46-
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MFContrast Detection: 49-area, Custom Multi, 1-area (flexible / scalable), Pinpoint, Face/Eye Detection, Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder type2.76M-dot eq. field-sequential RGB, 1.39x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +3 diopter, eye sensor0.38-inch EVF (Live View Finder), 2764K-dots equivalent (field sequential), ~100% coverage, ~1.39x / 0.7x (35mm equiv
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.70.7
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.391.39
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)1,036,800921,600
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)1616
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60025,600
Minimum iso (native)200200
Iso settingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 125 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV stepsAuto, Intelligent ISO, ISO 200 - 25600, extendable to 100; 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2
  • 000k in 100k steps)
  • 500-10
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting (2
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1/2/3/4
Shutter speed range (s)1/8000 - 601/16000 - 60
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, SpotIntelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct SceneryCreative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)++
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash+-
Flash modes
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • 1st. curtain sync
  • 2nd curtain sync.
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • forced on/red-eye reduction
  • slow sync.
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)5-
Flash range descriptionLens dependent; GN=7 (ISO 200, m) / 5 (ISO 100, m)Bundled flash has GN=7m (ISO 100)
Max flash sync (s)1/2501/4000
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-IUHS-I
Other memoryUHS-I compliant-
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
  • raw
  • raw + jpeg
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
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional wired or via wi-fi
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • 2.5mm remote jack
  • mini hdmi (type-c)
  • micro hdmi (type-d)
  • micro-b usb 2.0
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.470.7
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.480.73
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)13-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.560.73
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.711.6
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-130
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)811.4
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)922
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)8.111.1
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)821
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.190.18
1↑Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.17
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.10.05
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.310.62
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.080.02
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus AF lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.232s-
Startup time (s)0.92
Play -> record time (s)0.61
Flash cycle time, full power (s)44.5
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)350300
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)-270
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary
Usable battery types
  • 1025mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
  • 1025mah lithium-ion rechargeable
  • 7.2v
Batteries included1 x Proprietary 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
  • loiloscope (trial)
  • photofunstudio 9.2 pe
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • adobe reader
  • loiloscope (trial version)
  • photofunstudio 9.6pe
  • silkypix developer studio
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.4-10.8
  • photofunstudio and loiloscope: windows xp/vista/7/8; silkypix: windows xp/vista/7/8
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresTiling EVF, Tilting Touchscreen LCD, Sensor-shift Image Stabilization(!), Built-in WiFi (IEEE 802.11 b/g/n) and NFC16MP 4/3 sensor (12.8MP effective), 24-75mm eq. f/1.7-2.8 Leica lens, hi-res EVF, 11 fps full-res burst mode, 4K video recording



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