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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LX7 Comparison

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Panasonic LX10

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

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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LX7 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing LX10 and LX7, two Compact cameras by Panasonic. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 is a Large Sensor Compact class camera and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 is a Small Sensor Compact class camera.

Panasonic LX10 was introduced to market in September 2016 and Panasonic LX7 was launched in October 2012. As you can see, LX7 is 4 years older than LX10. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

LX10 and LX7 are members of Panasonic's LX series of cameras. Below you can find the latest models from this series.

Panasonic LX Series History
Model Release Date Sensor Max FPS Dimensions Weight
Panasonic LX10
2016 20.0MP - 1″ 10.0 fps 106 x 60 x 42mm 310g
Panasonic LX7
2012 10.0MP - 1/1.7-inch 11.0 fps 111 x 68 x 46mm 298g
Panasonic LX5
  
2011 10.0MP - 1/1.63-inch 3.0 fps 110 x 65 x 43mm 271g
Panasonic LX3
  
2008 10.0MP - 1/1.63-inch 3.0 fps 109 x 60 x 27mm 265g

Here is a brief look at the main features of Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic LX7 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

Panasonic LX7 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2012-10-15
  • 10MP - 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
  • ISO 80 - 6400 ( expands to 12800)
  • 24-90 mm F1.4-2.3 Zoom Lens
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Fixed Type Screen
  • 11.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 120fps High-Speed Video
  • 298g. 111 x 68 x 46 mm
  • Replaced Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Compare

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic LX7 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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Wireless Connection
Built-In vs None Better connectivity
LCD Screen
Tilting vs Fixed Type Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen
Yes vs No Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution
20 MP vs 10 MP 100% more pixels
Max ISO
12.800 vs 6.400 100% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points
49 vs 23 26 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution
1.040k dots vs 920k dots 13% higher resolution screen
Flash Coverage
12.1m vs 8.5m 3.6m longer range
Color Depth
22.8 vs 20.7 higher color depth
Dynamic Range
12.5 vs 11.7 higher dynamic range
Low Light ISO
581 vs 147 better High ISO performance
Sensor Pixel Area
5.82µm2 vs 4.16µm2 39% larger pixel area
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
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
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs No Remote control your camera with a smartphone
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Reasons to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs No Better for flash photography
Continuous Shooting
11.0fps vs 10.0fps 1 fps faster
Battery Life
330 shots vs 260 shots 70 more frames with a single charge
Weight
298 g vs 310 g 12 g lighter
Focal Length - Tele
90mm vs 72mm 18 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom
3.8x vs 3x more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Tele
2.30 vs 2.80 faster lens at tele
Built-in ND Filter
Yes vs No Use larger aperture under strong light
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Common Strengths of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs Optical Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash
Yes vs Yes Useful in low-light
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Continuous Shooting
10.0fps vs 11.0fps Fast shooting speeds
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 1.40 Fast lenses at wide
Max Aperture - Tele
2.80 vs 2.30 Fast lenses at tele
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Common Weaknesses of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Environmental Sealing
No vs No not suitable for tough conditions
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LX7: 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 Panasonic LX7 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). Panasonic LX7 has external dimensions of 111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81″) and weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic LX7. Panasonic LX10 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 5mm narrower, 8mm shorter and 4mm thinner than Panasonic LX7.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LX7 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic LX7 Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic LX7.
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LX7 Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic LX7 Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Panasonic LX7 is 12g lighter than the Panasonic LX10 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Weight Comparison

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Thickness Comparison

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LX10
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Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 (Lumix DMC-LX15) nor Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 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:
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LCD Screen Size and Features

Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic LX7's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

On the other hand, Panasonic LX10 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Panasonic LX7 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to LX10.
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LX7: Sensor Comparison

Panasonic LX10 has a 20.0MP 1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor . On the other hand, Panasonic LX7 has a 10.0MP 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features Venus Engine processor.

Panasonic LX10's sensor provides 10MP more than Panasonic LX7's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Below you can see the LX10 and LX7 sensor size comparison.

Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic LX7 Cameras


As seen above, Panasonic LX10 has a 2.8x Larger sensor area than Panasonic LX7. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

DxOMark Sensor Scores

Both Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic LX7 sensors have been tested by DxoMark. DxoMark scores camera sensors for color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape) and low-light sensitivity (DXO Sports), and also gives them an overall score. Of the two cameras that we are comparing, LX10 has scored 70, 20 points higher than LX7.

Model Overall Color Depth Dynamic Range Low-light ISO
Panasonic LX10 70 22.8 bits 12.5 Evs 581 ISO
Panasonic LX7 50 20.7 bits 11.7 Evs 147 ISO
Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LX7 Lens Specs Comparison

Panasonic LX10 features a 24-72 mm F1.4-2.8 3x zoom lens whereas Panasonic LX7 features a 24-90 mm F1.4-2.3 3.8x zoom lens.

Both cameras have a wide angle coverage of 24mm and have the same max aperture of f1.40 at this focal length. On the tele end, Panasonic LX7 has 18mm longer reach than the Panasonic LX10. At f2.30, it is also faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Large Sensor Compact Cameras

LX10
LX7
Widest - Canon G1 X II
Average
Telezoom

Compact Cameras

LX10
LX7
Longest - Panasonic ZS200
Average
Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

LX10
LX7
Fastest - Leica X (Typ 113)
Average
Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

LX10
LX7
Fastest - Panasonic LX10
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What types of Photography are Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic LX7 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Panasonic LX10 and Panasonic LX7 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

Panasonic LX7 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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Image Stabilization
RAW shooting capability
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Panasonic LX10 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Panasonic LX7 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
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Fast Lens at Wide: f1.40
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Optional External Viewfinder
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
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Panasonic LX10 for Sports Photography

AVERAGE

Panasonic LX7 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
External Flash Shoe
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
23 Focus Points
Optional External Viewfinder
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
90 mm Tele Lens
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Panasonic LX10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Panasonic LX7 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
Compact Body
298g
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Body Thickness 46mm
3.8X Optical Zoom
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Panasonic LX10 for Landscape Photography

POOR

Panasonic LX7 for Landscape Photography

POOR
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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RAW shooting capability
Manual Focus Mode
Manual Exposure Mode
24 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) sensor
Very Low Resolution Sensor: 10.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
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Panasonic LX10 vs Panasonic LX7: 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 Panasonic LX7, 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 Panasonic LX7 scores compare:

Panasonic LX10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #20 out of 61 in Large sensor compact cameras
Ranked #213 out of 1244 in all Cameras
Panasonic LX7
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #22 out of 477 in Compact cameras
Ranked #365 out of 1244 in all Cameras

Panasonic LX10 is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Panasonic LX7 in all criteria. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

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Panasonic LX7 vs Panasonic LX10 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Brand Panasonic Panasonic
Announced 2016-09-19 2012-10-15
Body Type Large sensor compact Compact
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size 1″ 1/1.7-inch
Dimensions 13.2 x 8.8 mm 7.44 x 5.58 mm
Area 116.16mm2 41.52mm2
Megapixels 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Max Resolution 5472 x 3648 3648 x 2736
Max Native Light sensitivity 12,800 ISO 6,400 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 25600 ISO 12800 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 125 ISO 80 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 23
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens Focal Range 24-72 mm (3x) 24-90 mm (3.8x)
Max Aperture F1.4-2.8 F1.4-2.3
Macro Focus Range 3cm 1cm
Screen
Type Tilting Fixed type
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 1,040k dots 920k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/16000s n/a
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) 8.50 m
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 11.0 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 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MP4, H.264, AAC MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In None
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 310g 298g
Dimensions 106 x 60 x 42mm 111 x 68 x 46mm
Battery Life 260 shots 330 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 70 50
DxO Color Depth 22.8 20.7
DxO Dynamic Range 12.5 11.7
DxO Low Light ISO 581 147
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