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Comparison of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 [S]ave

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 ×
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General
ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
BrandPanasonicPanasonic
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.panasonic.comhttps://www.panasonic.com
Model numberLX7GF5
Camera formatCompactCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20122012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)111108
Width (mm)4637
Height (mm)6767
Weight (g)297364
Waterproof--
PredecessorPanasonic LX5Panasonic GF3
SuccessorPanasonic LX1Panasonic GF6
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSLive MOS
Sensor manufacturer-Panasonic
Effective megapixels (MP)10.112.1
Sensor format1/1.7 inch4/3
Sensor area (mm²)43.32224.9
Sensor width (mm)7.617.3
Sensor height (mm)5.713
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.924.33
Focal Length Multiplier (x)-2
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Anti aliasing filter-Fixed
Self-cleaning-+
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Dxo sensor score5061
Dxo color depth score (bit)20.721.4
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)11.711.6
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)147618
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 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)
  • 1440 x 1440(2.1 mp 1:1)
  • 1504 x 1504(2.3 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 904(1.4 mp other)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif v2.3)
  • mpo
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)11.14
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)12060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD or MP4, with stereo soundAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2 ch) / MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2 ch)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video--
Video usable as viewfinder--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mount-Micro Four Thirds
LensLEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUXPanasonic LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH/POWER O.I.S.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 90.0028.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)7.0014.00 - 42.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.83
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.710.05 - 0.29
Integrated nd filter+-
Min focus range (cm)5020
Filter thread (mm)-37
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Viewfinder typeOptional 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)33
Rear display resolution (dots)920,000921,600
Touchscreen-+
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-16
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)6,4006,400
Minimum iso (native)80160
Iso settingsAuto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV stepsAuto, 160-6400 in 1/3EV steps, extendable to 12800; Intelligent ISO
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature (2-axis adjustable)
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color temperature setting
  • daylight
  • flash
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • white set 1
  • white set 2
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 2501/4000 - 60
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesIntelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesScene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1Scene Guide: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
  • 2
  • 3
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)+-
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • 1st/2nd slow sync
  • auto
  • auto/red-eye reduction
  • flash synchro
  • forced off
  • forced on
  • slow sync./red-eye reduction
  • 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 description0.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)Lens dependent; GN 6.3 (ISO 160, m)
Max flash sync (s)-1/160
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionHot Shoe-
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportNo UHS supportUHS-I
Other memory-Compatible with UHS-I standard
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw
  • raw+jpeg
Included memory (MB)70-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c) with viera link
  • mini hdmi (type c)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.770.45
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.750.42
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)164
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.79-
Camera penalizes early shutter press+-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)11.14
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)125
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.1-
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)12-
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)11.1-
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)12-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.240.18
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.260.07
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.450.41
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.010.07
Shutter lag (notes)Full AF shutter lag, 23-area: 0.228sFull AF shutter lag, Quick mode: 0.246sFull AF shutter lag, Wide-area = 0.189s
Startup time (s)3.71.4
Play -> record time (s)0.80.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)3.14.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)330330
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary 7.2v 940mAh
Usable battery types
  • 3.6v 1250mah lithium ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
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
  • adobe reader
  • photofunstudio 8.3 pe
  • silkypix developer studio
  • photofunstudio 8.2 ae
  • silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
  • super loiloscope (trial)
  • usb driver
Os compatibility-
  • mac os
  • windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresPower OIS optical image stabilization, Full HD video up to 60p, raw capture, AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range ControlNewly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine



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