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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

4.52 in
2.61 in
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
4.35 in
2.64 in
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Available colors
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Sensor typeMOSMOS
Sensor size0.68 in0.29 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels13.0 Mpx10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution4112 x 3088 px3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 4112x3088
  • 4272x2856
  • 4480x2520
  • 3088x3088
  • 2976x2232
  • 3120x2086
  • 3840x2160
  • 2240x2240
  • 2048x1536
  • 2112x1408
  • 1920x1080
  • 1536x1536
  • 3968x2232
  • 3776x2520
  • 3328x1872
  • 3168x2112
  • 3072x2304
  • 2784x1568
  • 2736x2736
  • 2656x1768
  • 2560x1920
  • 2304x2304
  • 2208x1248
  • 2112x1408
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1920
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 1536x1536
  • 640x480
  • 480x480
ProcessorVenusVenus Engine

Image

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
ISO
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • 80
  • 160
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • Auto
ISO Autoyesyes
ISO minimum10080
ISO maximum5120012800
Boosted ISO maximum2560012800
Maximum image resolution4112 x 3088 px3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets55
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formats
  • JPG
  • RAW
  • JPEG XR
  • MPO
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Art
  • Black&White
  • Neutral
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryesyes
Image stabilization typeOpticalOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

Optics and focus

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Optical zoom3.1 x3.8 x
Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
Minimum aperture1.71.4
Maximum aperture1.71.4
Focal length equiv24 - 7524 - 90
Focus adjustmentAuto/ManualAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Spot Auto Focus
Continuous Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyesyes
Manual focusyesyes
Normal focus range19.69 in19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyesyes
Macro focus range1.18 in0.39 in
Number of focus points4923
Image stabiliserOpticalOptical
Filter threadyesyes
Folded opticsnono
Filter diameter1.69 in1.46 in

Screen and viewfinder

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDnono
Screen technologyLCDLCD
Screen dots921000920000
Touch screennoyes
Field of view100.0 %100.0 %
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderElectronicOptical

Photography features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter priorityyesyes
Aperture priorityyesyes
Manual exposure modeyesyes
Exposure compensation plus33
Exposure compensation minus-3-3
Expousure compensation steps1/31/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Histogramyesyes
Subject / scene modesnoyes
Built-in flashnoyes
Flash range78.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
External flash connectionHot shoeHot shoe
External flashyesyes
Continuous drive11.0 fps11.0 fps
Self-timeryesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
3D supportnoyes
Manual settingsyesyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10

Videography features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Maximum resolution3840 x 2160 px1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 3840 x 2160
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD type4K Ultra HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1920 x 10801280 x 720
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps50.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)60.0 fps100.0 fps

Audio features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Microphone typeStereoStereo
Built-in speakersyesyes
Speaker typeMonoMono
Supported audio file formatsAACAAC

Design

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Body typeCompactCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
  • Black
  • White
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Weight12.38 oz9.49 oz
Width4.52 in4.35 in
Height2.61 in2.64 in
Depth2.17 in1.8 in

Storage

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots11
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF
  • Exif 2.3
  • RAW
Exif 2.3

Power

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)350330
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1025.0 mAh1250.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyesyes
Battery voltage7.2 V3.6 V

Connectivity

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
HDMIyesyes
HDMI connector typeMicroMini
USB portyesyes
USB version2.02.0
Remote controlNoNo
PictBridgeyesyes
NFCyesno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesno
Bluetoothnono
AV outputnoyes

Other features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Timelapse recordingyesyes
GPSnono
Orientation sensoryesyes
Calendaryesyes
DLNA certifiedyesno
Energy Star certifiednono
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • FRE
  • DEU
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POL
  • POR
  • SWE
  • TUR
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating

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