Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-LX5Lumix DMC-LX7
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10
      MSRP£449
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeStandard CompactStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Sensor TypeCCDCMOS
      Sensor Size1/1.63-inch1/1.7-inch
      Sensor Dimensions8.07 x 5.56 mm7.44 x 5.58 mm
      Total Pixels11.3 Megapixel12.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels10.1 Megapixel10.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 12,80080 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 12,800
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHDVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution3648 x 27363648 x 2736
      Other Resolutions3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 4803968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Autofocus ModesSingle
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points2323
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 90 mm24 - 90 mm
      Optical Zoom3.8x3.8x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.0 - 3.3f/1.4 - 2.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot920k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      ViewfinderElectronic (optional)Electronic (optional)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting2.5 fps11.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range7.20 m8.50 m
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      DxO Low Light ISO132147
      DxO Color Depth19.620.7
      DxO Dynamic Range10.811.7
      DxO Overall Score4150
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Video FormatsAVCHD LiteMPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type C Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Dimensions110 x 65 x 43 mm (4.33 x 2.56 x 1.69")111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81")
      Weight (inc. batteries)271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 5.5 x 3"6.5 x 3.1 x 3"
      Package Weight1.3 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Battery Life330 shots
      Internal Storage40 MB70 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
      Orientation Sensor


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