Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 / LX15 — Which Is Better?
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Canon · Compact · 20 MP · 1" · Full HD video
Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II
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Panasonic · Compact · 20 MP · 1" · 4K video
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 / LX15
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 / LX15 are 2016 compacts built around a fixed lens, made for photographers who want a small camera for everyday and travel shooting. Both use a 1-inch CMOS sensor with 20 megapixels, so the resolution for large prints and cropping room is the same. The Panasonic was announced in September 2016, after the Canon's February launch. The Canon measures 106 x 61 x 42 mm and weighs 319 g. The Panasonic is 106 x 60 x 42 mm and 310 g, a 9 g difference. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2016 | 2016 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 18, 2016 | September 19, 2016 |
| Camera type |  Compact | Compact |
| Camera size | 106 x 61 x 42 mm | 106 x 60 x 42 mm |
| Camera weight | 319 g | 310 g |
| Optics | 58/100 | 63/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Lumix LX10 / LX15 gives you more tools for handheld and fast-moving shots. It offers in-body stabilisation, which the G7 X Mark II does not, helping you shoot indoors or at dusk without a tripod. Its 1/4000 second top shutter speed doubles the Canon's 1/2000, so you can keep wide apertures in bright daylight for shallow depth of field. Action also favours the Panasonic. It shoots 10 frames per second against the Canon's 8, and spreads 49 autofocus points across the frame instead of 31, giving more freedom for off-centre subjects. For long daylight exposures at a wide aperture, its expanded low ISO of 80 against the Canon's 125 helps as well. Neither has a viewfinder, so both are screen-only, and their ISO ceilings match at 12800 native and 25600 expanded. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
20 MP050 | 20 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
5472 x 3648 | 5472 x 3648 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
13.2 x 8.8 | 13.2 x 8.8 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
1" | 1" |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
8 fps045 | 10 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Fixed |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Digic 7 | Unspecified |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
12530200 | 12530200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 128003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
12530200 | 8030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
256003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 6044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
200080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
310300 | 490300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
No |  Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | None |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | N/A |
| Video | 70/100 | 69/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideo4K recording makes the Panasonic the better pick if video matters. The LX10 / LX15 captures 4K, while the G7 X Mark II stops at Full HD, giving more detail and more room to crop or reframe in editing. The Canon answers with a built-in timelapse mode for interval sequences, which the Panasonic does not offer. Both record at up to 60 frames per second in MPEG-4 or MOV files. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD |  4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 60 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | No |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, MOV |
| Features | 70/100 | 70/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesFraming and sharing work the same way on both cameras. Each has a 3-inch, 1040000-dot screen that flips out for waist-level or selfie framing, with touch control. Both offer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for sending photos to a phone, and both include a built-in flash for dim interiors. Neither has GPS for geotagging travel photos, and neither is weather sealed. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
✗ | ✗ |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | TFT LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 10400001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 29/100 | 29/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryCard speed favours the Panasonic. Both take SD, SDHC and SDXC cards in a single slot, but the Panasonic accepts UHS-II against the Canon's UHS-I, so large imports and long 4K sequences clear the card faster. Battery ratings are nearly level, with 265 shots for the Canon's NB-13L against 260 for the Panasonic's DMW-BLH7, a five-shot gap under their test conditions. Both charge over USB, so either can top up from a laptop or power bank. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NB-13L | DMW-BLH7 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
265 shots1505000 | 260 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 / LX15 is the better buy for most photographers. Its 4K video, in-body stabilisation for handheld low-light shots, faster burst for children and pets, and 1/4000 shutter for wide-aperture daylight cover more situations than the Canon.
Choose the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II if you shoot timelapses without extra gear and rarely record video beyond Full HD. Otherwise the Panasonic handles the same travel and everyday roles with more headroom.