Panasonic LX7 weighs
298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) and has external dimensions of
111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81″). Considering that the average weight of Compact type cameras is 188g, Panasonic LX7 is a significantly heavy camera for its class. With a thickness of 46mm, it is not small either, 17mm thicker than the average of its class.
Weight Comparison
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Thickness Comparison
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Here is the front and top view image of Panasonic LX7 with the dimensions:
In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Panasonic LX7, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery.
Now let's compare Panasonic LX7 size with the camera that it replaced: Panasonic LX5 (Check LX7 vs LX5). Panasonic LX5 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 1mm narrower, 3mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Panasonic LX7.
Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Panasonic LX7 with its main competitors:
Panasonic LX7 Size Compared to Main Competitors
Weather Sealing
Panasonic LX7 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing page.