Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 was introduced in April 2019 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 was introduced in October 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Highlights

      • 20.3 MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS Sensor
      • No Optical Low-pass Filter
      • 200 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 49 Focus Points
      • 5-Axis Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,240k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 2,360k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 9.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi
      • Wheather Sealed Body

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Highlights

      • 10.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

      PROS

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      •   Small Sensor
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Weight - 536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 over Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Larger Sensor Micro Four Thirds vs 1/1.7-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.3 Megapixel vs 10.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 5184 x 3888 vs 3648 x 2736
      More Focus Points 49 vs 23
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Center Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Screen Type Fully Articulated vs Fixed
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,240k dot vs 920k dot
      Average Metering vs
      Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Microphone Input vs
      Headphone Output vs
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Built-In Bluetooth vs
      Environmental Sealing vs

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      Advantage of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 over Panasonic Lumix DC-G95.

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Lower Native ISO 200 vs 80
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 6,400
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 9.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
      Lighter 536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz) vs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      Longer Battery Life 290 shots vs 330 shots
      Internal Storage vs 70 MB

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
        Video Capture
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro Type C Mini
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
        Small SensorMicro Four Thirds1/1.7-inch
        No Built-in GPS
        Short Battery Life290 shots330 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 have 3.0" screens with 1,240k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a Fixed screen Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 has a built-in Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage and 1.48x (0.74x 35mm equivalent) magnification.Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 features a 20.3 megapixel Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor with dimensions of 17.3 x 13 mm and a total area of 224.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 25,600 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Cameras are equipped with Venus Engine processor.


      No Low-Pass Filter on Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Panasonic Lumix DC-G95. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in image stabilization (5 stops of compensation in Panasonic Lumix DC-G95). On Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 it means that you are still getting vibration reduction when it is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      Bluetooth on Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 has a built-in Bluetooth (version 4.2) which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 has a Micro HDMI and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a Type C Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      External Storage Slots

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) card slot. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 has Electronic shutter and Mechanical Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Panasonic Lumix DC-G95, and up to 1/4000 sec on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps. Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.40 m at ISO 100 on Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 and 8.50 m on Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Hot Shoe to Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 and via Shoe Mount to Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/200 sec on Panasonic Lumix DC-G95.

      Physical Parameters

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 body has dimensions of 130 x 94 x 77 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 3.03") and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 body has dimensions of 111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81"). Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 weighs 536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz) and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz).

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      130 mm

      94 mm

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      111 mm

      68 mm

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      94 mm

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      68 mm

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      77 mm

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      46 mm

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      Size comparisons of Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      78
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      74
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Small Sensor
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DC-G95 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and give them scores of 76 and 62 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      OVERALL
      76
      OVERALL
      62

      Sensor

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.3 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50

      Photo

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      74
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/16000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 9.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/200 sec
      GOOD
      75
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

      Video

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      GOOD
      79
      •   49 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   23 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,240k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Connectivity

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      EXCELLENT
      94
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Panasonic Lumix DC-G95

      Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 536 g (1.18 lb / 18.91 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 290 shots
      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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