Panasonic LX10 vs Canon G7 X MIII Comparison

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Panasonic LX10

20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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20 MP | 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Panasonic LX10 vs Canon G7 X MIII Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing LX10 and G7 X MIII, two Compact cameras from Panasonic and Canon. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 is a Large Sensor Compact class camera and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is a Large sensor compact class camera.

Panasonic LX10 was introduced to market in September 2016 and Canon G7 X MIII was launched in July 2019. As you can see, LX10 is 3 years older than G7 X MIII. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Panasonic LX10 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-09-19

20MP - 1″ BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 80 - 25600)

24-72 mm F1.4-2.8 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.00" Tilting Screen

10.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

310g. 106 x 60 x 42 mm

Also known as Lumix DMC-LX15

Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Compare

Canon G7 X MIII Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2019-07-09

20MP - 1' Stacked BSI-CMOS Sensor

ISO 125 - 12800 ( expands to 25600)

24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 Zoom Lens

Optical Image Stabilization

3.00" Tilting Screen

30.0fps continuous shooting

4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

304g. 105 x 61 x 41 mm

Replaced Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 over Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Max Mech. Shutter	1/4000s vs 1/2000s	faster mechanical shutter
Battery Life	260 shots vs 235 shots	25 more frames with a single charge
Max Aperture - Wide	1.40 vs 1.80	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	12.1m vs 7.0m	5.1m longer range
4K Photo Mode	Yes vs No	Extract 8MP photos from 4K Video
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs No	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Focus Stacking	Yes vs No	Stacks photos in-camera to maximize depth of field
Post Focus Mode	Yes vs No	Change focus point after taking a shot

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Reasons to choose Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10

Max Elect. Shutter	1/25600s vs 1/16000s	faster electronic shutter
Continuous Shooting	30.0fps vs 10.0fps	20 fps faster
Weight	304 g vs 310 g	6 g lighter
Microphone Port	Yes vs No	High quality audio recording option
Focal Length - Tele	100mm vs 72mm	28 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	4.2x vs 3x	more flexible focal coverage
Built-in ND Filter	3.0-stops vs No	Use larger aperture under strong light
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
UHS Card Support	UHS-I vs none	Read/Write in High Speeds
Webcam Function	Yes vs No	Use your camera as a Webcam

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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Optical	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Adjustable LCD Screen	Tilting vs Tilting	Flexible shooting positions
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Touch Screen	Yes vs Yes	Easy control of camera functions
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	20 MP vs 20 MP	Bigger prints and more details
LCD Screen Resolution	1.040k dots vs 1.040k dots	High resolution screens
Manual Focusing	Yes vs Yes	both have manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	Yes vs Yes	better exposure control
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
Focal Length - Wide	24mm vs 24mm	Very good wide angle coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	1.40 vs 1.80	Fast lenses at wide
Max Aperture - Tele	2.80 vs 2.80	Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone

Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III

External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Panasonic LX10 vs Canon G7 X MIII: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Panasonic LX10 has external dimensions of 106 x 60 x 42 mm (4.17 x 2.36 x 1.65″) and weighs 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) (including batteries). Canon G7 X MIII has external dimensions of 105 x 61 x 41 mm (4.13 x 2.4 x 1.61″) and weighs 304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII. Canon G7 X MIII is 1mm narrower and 1mm thinner than Panasonic LX10 but it is also 1mm taller.

Comparison image of Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII.

Top View Comparison image of Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Canon G7 X MIII is 6g lighter than the Panasonic LX10 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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G7 X MIII

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Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

LX10

G7 X MIII

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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 (Lumix DMC-LX15) nor Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.

Panasonic LX10 vs Canon G7 X MIII: Sensor Comparison

Both Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII have 20.0 MP resolution sensors but Panasonic LX10's sensor is 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) and Canon G7 X MIII's sensor is 1' (13.2 x 8.8 mm ).

Since Canon G7 X MIII's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Panasonic LX10.

Below you can see the LX10 and G7 X MIII sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII Cameras

Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII have the same sensor sizes so they will provide same level of control over the depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Panasonic LX10 vs Canon G7 X MIII Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic LX10 features a 24-72 mm F1.4-2.8 3x zoom lens whereas Canon G7 X MIII features a 24-100 mm F1.8-2.8 4.2x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm. On the other hand, with a max aperture of f1.40, Panasonic LX10 is faster than Canon G7 X MIII at this focal length. On the tele end, Canon G7 X MIII has 28mm longer reach than the Panasonic LX10. Both cameras has a max aperture of f2.80 at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

LX10

G7 X MIII

Widest - Canon G1 X II

Average

Telezoom

Large sensor compact Cameras

LX10

G7 X MIII

Longest - Panasonic ZS200

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Large sensor compact Cameras

LX10

G7 X MIII

Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)

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Max Aperture at Wide

Large sensor compact Cameras

LX10

G7 X MIII

Fastest - Panasonic LX10

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What types of Photography are Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Panasonic LX10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G7 X MIII for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic LX10 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Canon G7 X MIII for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.80
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Built-in Viewfinder
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Panasonic LX10 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Canon G7 X MIII for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
49 Focus Points
Wireless Connection
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Poor Battery Life: 260 shots
72 mm Tele Lens
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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 30.0fps
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
Environmental Sealings
Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 235 shots
100 mm Tele Lens
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Panasonic LX10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Canon G7 X MIII for Daily Photography

GOOD

RAW shooting capability
Compact Body
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
310g
Body Thickness 42mm
3.0X Optical Zoom
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RAW shooting capability
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
4.2X Optical Zoom
304g
Body Thickness 41mm
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Panasonic LX10 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Canon G7 X MIII for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Very High Resolution Sensor: 20.0MP
RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average sized 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) sensor
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic LX10 vs Canon G7 X MIII: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Panasonic LX10 and Canon G7 X MIII scores compare:

Panasonic LX10

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #20 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #213 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Canon G7 X MIII

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #16 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #204 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Canon G7 X MIII has a higher Overall Score than the Panasonic LX10 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Canon G7 X MIII vs Panasonic LX10 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10	Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Brand	Panasonic	Canon
Announced	2016-09-19	2019-07-09
Body Type	Large sensor compact	Large sensor compact
Sensor
Type	BSI-CMOS	Stacked BSI-CMOS
Size	1″	1'
Dimensions	13.2 x 8.8 mm	13.2 x 8.8 mm
Area	116.16mm²	116.16mm²
Megapixels	20 megapixels	20 megapixels
Max Resolution	5472 x 3648	5472 x 3648
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	25600 ISO	25600 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	125 ISO	125 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	80 ISO	-
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	49	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	24-72 mm (3x)	24-100 mm (4.2x)
Max Aperture	F1.4-2.8	F1.8-2.8
Macro Focus Range	3cm	5cm
Screen
Type	Tilting	Tilting
Size	3.00"	3.00"
Resolution	1,040k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/4000s	1/2000s
Max Electronic Shutter	1/16000s	1/25600s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Optical
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	12.10 m (at Auto ISO)	7.00 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	10.0 fps	30.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840 x 2160	3840 x 2160
Video Formats	MP4, H.264, AAC	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	310g	304g
Dimensions	106 x 60 x 42mm	105 x 61 x 41mm
Battery Life	260 shots	235 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score	70	not tested
DxO Color Depth	22.8	not tested
DxO Dynamic Range	12.5	not tested
DxO Low Light ISO	581	not tested
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