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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

4.29 in
2.58 in
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
4.35 in
2.64 in
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Sensor typeCCDMOS
Sensor size0.32 in0.29 in
Sensor photo detectors11.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels10.0 Mpx10.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3648 x 2736 px3648 x 2736 px
Other resolutions
  • 3968x2232
  • 3776x2520
  • 3328x1872
  • 3168x2112
  • 3072x2304
  • 2784x1568
  • 2736x2736
  • 2656x1768
  • 2560x1920
  • 2304x2304
  • 2208x1248
  • 2112x1408
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1920
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 1536x1536
  • 640x480
  • 480x480
  • 3968x2232
  • 3776x2520
  • 3328x1872
  • 3168x2112
  • 3072x2304
  • 2784x1568
  • 2736x2736
  • 2656x1768
  • 2560x1920
  • 2304x2304
  • 2208x1248
  • 2112x1408
  • 2048x1536
  • 2048x1360
  • 1920x1920
  • 1920x1080
  • 1600x1200
  • 1536x1536
  • 640x480
  • 480x480
ProcessorVenus Engine FHDVenus Engine

Image

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • Auto
  • 80
  • 160
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 12800
  • Auto
ISO Autoyesyes
ISO minimum8080
ISO maximum320012800
Maximum image resolution3968 x 2232 px3648 x 2736 px
White balance presets55
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Shade
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Custom modes
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Incandescent
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
  • JPEG XR
  • MPO
  • RAW
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryesyes
Image stabilization typeOpticalOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatRAWRAW

Optics and focus

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Optical zoom3.8 x3.8 x
Digital zoom4.0 x4.0 x
Minimum aperture21.4
Maximum aperture21.4
Focal length equiv24 - 9024 - 90
Contrast adjustmentyesyes
Saturation adjustmentyesyes
Autofocus
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Selective
Continuous Auto Focus
Manual focusyesyes
Normal focus range19.69 in19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyesyes
Macro focus range0.39 in0.39 in
Number of focus points2323
Image stabiliser
  • Optical
  • Electronic
Optical
Filter threadnoyes
Folded opticsnono

Screen and viewfinder

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Screen size3.0 in3.0 in
Articulated LCDnono
Screen technologyLCDLCD
Screen dots460000920000
Touch screennoyes
Field of view100.0 %100.0 %
Live viewyesyes
Viewfinder
Electronic
Optical

Photography features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Shooting modes
  • Aperture priority
  • Auto
  • Manual
  • Movie
  • Program
  • Scene
  • Shutter priority
  • Auto
  • Program
  • Scene
Camera shutter typeElectronic
  • 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 modesyesyes
Built-in flashnoyes
Flash range7.28.5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
  • Auto
  • Forced OFF
  • Forced ON
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashyesyes
Continuous drive2.5 fps11.0 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Cuisine
  • Fireworks
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Portrait
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-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HDFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVCHD
  • M-JPEG
  • AVCHD
  • MP4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps50.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps30.0 fps

Audio features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Microphone typeMonoStereo
Voice recordingyesyes

Design

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Body typeSLRCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • White
  • Black
  • White
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Weight8.22 oz9.49 oz
Width4.29 in4.35 in
Height2.58 in2.64 in
Depth1.69 in1.8 in

Storage

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Internal storage40.0 mB70.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots11
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • Internal
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • Exif 2.3
Exif 2.3

Power

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Power source typeBatteryBattery
Battery life (CIPA)400330
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity1250.0 mAh1250.0 mAh
Rechargeable batteryyesyes
Battery voltage3.6 V3.6 V
AC adapter includedyesyes

Connectivity

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
HDMIyesyes
HDMI ports quantity11
USB version2.02.0
Remote controlNoNo
PictBridgeyesyes
NFCnono
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)nono
Bluetoothnono
AV outputyesyes

Other features

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Timelapse recordingnoyes
GPSnono
Orientation sensoryesyes
Calendaryesyes
Energy Star certifiednono
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • DEU
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FRE
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • CZE
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • POL
  • POR
  • SWE
  • TUR
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Crop
  • Resizing
  • Rotating

Pros & Cons

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