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Panasonic LX7 vs Sony A7C

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and the Sony Alpha A7C are two digital cameras that were announced, respectively, in July 2012 and September 2020. The LX7 is a fixed lens compact, while the A7C is a mirrorless interchangeable lens camera. The cameras are based on a 1/1.7-inch (LX7) and a full frame (A7C) sensor. The Panasonic has a resolution of 10 megapixels, whereas the Sony provides 24 MP.

Below is an overview of the main specs of the two cameras as a starting point for the comparison.

Headline Specifications
Panasonic LX7
versus
Sony A7C
Panasonic LX7   Sony A7C
Fixed lens compact camera Mirrorless system camera
24-90mm f/1.4-2.3 Sony E mount lenses
10 MP – 1/1.7" sensor 24 MP – Full Frame sensor
1080/60p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO 80-6,400 (80 - 12,800) ISO 100-51,200 (50 - 204,800)
Viewfinder optional Electronic viewfinder (2360k dots)
3.0" LCD – 920k dots 3.0" LCD – 922k dots
Fixed screen (not touch-sensitive) Swivel touchscreen
11 shutter flaps per second 10 shutter flaps per second
Lens-based stabilizationIn-body stabilization
not weather sealedWeathersealed body
330 shots per battery charge740 shots per battery charge
111 x 68 x 46 mm, 298 g 124 x 71 x 60 mm, 509 g
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Going beyond this snapshot of core features and characteristics, what are the differences between the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and the Sony Alpha A7C? Which one should you buy? Read on to find out how these two cameras compare with respect to their body size, their imaging sensors, their shooting features, their input-output connections, and their reception by expert reviewers.

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Body comparison

The side-by-side display below illustrates the physical size and weight of the Panasonic LX7 and the Sony A7C. The two cameras are presented according to their relative size. Three successive views from the front, the top, and the rear are shown. All size dimensions are rounded to the nearest millimeter.

The LX7 can be obtained in two different colors (black, white), while the A7C is also available in two color-versions, but different ones (black, silver).

Size Panasonic LX7 vs Sony A7C
Compare LX7 versus A7C top
Comparison LX7 or A7C rear

If the front view area (width x height) of the cameras is taken as an aggregate measure of their size, the Sony A7C is notably larger (17 percent) than the Panasonic LX7. It is noteworthy in this context that the A7C is splash and dust-proof, while the LX7 does not feature any corresponding weather-sealing.

The above size and weight comparisons are to some extent incomplete and possibly misleading, as the LX7 has a lens built in, whereas the A7C is an interchangeable lens camera that requires a separate lens. Attaching the latter will add extra weight and bulk to the setup. You can compare the optics available for the A7C and their specifications in the Sony FE Lens Catalog.

Concerning battery life, the LX7 gets 330 shots out of its Panasonic DMW-BCJ13 battery, while the A7C can take 740 images on a single charge of its Sony NP-FZ100 power pack. The power pack in the A7C can be charged via the USB port, which can be very convenient when travelling.

The adjacent table lists the principal physical characteristics of the two cameras alongside a wider set of alternatives. If you want to switch the focus of the display and review another camera pair, you can move across to the CAM-parator tool and choose from the broad selection of possible camera comparisons there.

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Body Specifications
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Panasonic LX7 111 mm 68 mm 46 mm 298 g 330 i Jul 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Sony A7C 124 mm 71 mm 60 mm 509 g 740 i Sep 2020 US$ 1 799 amazon.com
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Canon G15 107 mm 76 mm 40 mm 352 g 350 i Sep 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon G16 109 mm 76 mm 40 mm 356 g 360 i Aug 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10 117 mm 70 mm 57 mm 350 g 270 i Sep 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm X20 117 mm 70 mm 57 mm 353 g 270 i Jan 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-M1 II 134 mm 91 mm 67 mm 574 g 440 i Sep 2016 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ200 125 mm 87 mm 110 mm 588 g 540 i Jul 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic G3 115 mm 84 mm 47 mm 336 g 270 i May 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic GF3 108 mm 67 mm 32 mm 264 g 300 i Jun 2011 US$ 549ebay.com
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Panasonic GF5 108 mm 67 mm 37 mm 267 g 360 i Apr 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic LF1 103 mm 62 mm 28 mm 192 g 250 i Apr 2013 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic LX5 110 mm 65 mm 43 mm 271 g 400 i Jul 2010 US$ 499ebay.com
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Sony A7 127 mm 94 mm 48 mm 474 g 340 i Oct 2013 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Sony A7 II 127 mm 96 mm 60 mm 599 g 350 i Nov 2014 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Sony A7C II 124 mm 71 mm 63 mm 514 g 540 i Aug 2023 US$ 2 199 amazon.com
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Sony A9 127 mm 96 mm 63 mm 673 g 650 i Apr 2017 US$ 4 499ebay.com
Note: Measurements and pricing do not include easily detachable parts, such as add-on or interchangeable lenses or optional viewfinders.
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Any camera decision will obviously take relative prices into account. The manufacturer’s suggested retail prices give an idea on the placement of the camera in the maker’s lineup and the broader market. The LX7 was launched at a lower price than the A7C, despite having a lens built in. Usually, retail prices stay at first close to the launch price, but after several months, discounts become available. Later in the product cycle and, in particular, when the replacement model is about to appear, further discounting and stock clearance sales often push the camera price considerably down.

Sensor comparison

The size of the imaging sensor is a crucial determinant of image quality. A large sensor will generally have larger individual pixels that offer better low-light sensitivity, provide wider dynamic range, and have richer color-depth than smaller pixels in a sensor of the same technological generation. Furthermore, a large sensor camera will give the photographer more possibilities to use shallow depth-of-field in order to isolate a subject from the background. On the downside, larger sensors tend to be associated with larger, more expensive camera bodies and lenses.

Of the two cameras under consideration, the Panasonic LX7 features a 1/1.7-inch sensor and the Sony A7C a full frame sensor. The sensor area in the A7C is 1917 percent bigger. As a result of these sensor size differences, the cameras have a format factor of, respectively, 4.65 and 1.0. The sensor in the LX7 has a native 4:3 aspect ratio, while the one in the A7C offers a 3:2 aspect. The LX7 has the particularity of featuring a switch that allows to toggle between multiple aspect ratios, while maintaining the same field of view and full image resolution.

Panasonic LX7 and Sony A7C sensor measures

With 24MP, the A7C offers a higher resolution than the LX7 (10MP), but the A7C nevertheless has larger individual pixels (pixel pitch of 5.94μm versus 2.05μm for the LX7) due to its larger sensor. Moreover, the A7C is a much more recent model (by 8 years and 2 months) than the LX7, and its sensor will have benefitted from technological advances during this time that further enhance the light gathering capacity of its pixel-units.

The resolution advantage of the Sony A7C implies greater flexibility for cropping images or the possibility to print larger pictures. The maximum print size of the A7C for good quality output (200 dots per inch) amounts to 30 x 20 inches or 76.2 x 50.8 cm, for very good quality (250 dpi) 24 x 16 inches or 61 x 40.6 cm, and for excellent quality (300 dpi) 20 x 13.3 inches or 50.8 x 33.9 cm. The corresponding values for the Panasonic LX7 are 18.2 x 13.7 inches or 46.3 x 34.7 cm for good quality, 14.6 x 10.9 inches or 37.1 x 27.8 cm for very good quality, and 12.2 x 9.1 inches or 30.9 x 23.2 cm for excellent quality prints.

The A7C has on-sensor phase detect pixels, which results in fast and reliable autofocus acquisition even during live view operation.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a native sensitivity range from ISO 80 to ISO 6400, which can be extended to ISO 80-12800. The corresponding ISO settings for the Sony Alpha A7C are ISO 100 to ISO 51200, with the possibility to increase the ISO range to 50-204800.

In terms of underlying technology, the LX7 is build around a CMOS sensor, while the A7C uses a BSI-CMOS imager. Both cameras use a Bayer filter for capturing RGB colors on a square grid of photosensors. This arrangement is found in most digital cameras.

LX7 versus A7C MP

Consistent information on actual sensor performance is available from DXO Mark for many cameras. This service determines an overall sensor rating, as well as sub-scores for low-light sensitivity ("DXO Sports"), dynamic range ("DXO Landscape"), and color depth ("DXO Portrait"). Of the two cameras under consideration, the A7C offers substantially better image quality than the LX7 (overall score 45 points higher). The advantage is based on 4.3 bits higher color depth, 3 EV in additional dynamic range, and 4.5 stops in additional low light sensitivity. The adjacent table reports on the physical sensor characteristics and the outcomes of the DXO sensor quality tests for a sample of comparator-cameras.

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Sensor Characteristics
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Sports
DXO
Overall
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Panasonic LX7 1/1.7 10.0 3648 27361080/60p20.711.714750
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Sony A7C Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/30p25.014.7340795
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Canon G15 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/24p19.911.516546
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Canon G16 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/60p21.011.723054
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Fujifilm X10 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/30p20.511.324550
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Fujifilm X20 2/3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p20.110.9-46246
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Olympus E-M1 II Four Thirds 20.2 5184 38884K/30p23.712.8131280
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Panasonic FZ200 1/2.3 12.0 4000 30001080/60p19.110.811437
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Panasonic G3 Four Thirds 15.8 4592 34481080/60i21.010.666756
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Panasonic GF3 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 30001080/60i20.610.145950
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Panasonic GF5 Four Thirds 12.0 4000 30001080/60i20.510.057350
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Panasonic LF1 1/1.7 12.0 4000 30001080/60i20.811.621152
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Panasonic LX5 1/1.7 10.0 3648 2736720/60p19.610.813241
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Sony A7 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.814.2224890
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Sony A7 II Full Frame 24.0 6000 40001080/60p24.913.6244990
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Sony A7C II Full Frame 32.7 7008 46724K/60p25.414.7323796
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Sony A9 Full Frame 24.0 6000 40004K/30p24.913.3351792
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age.
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Many modern cameras cannot only take still pictures, but also record videos. The two cameras under consideration both have sensors whose read-out speed is fast enough to capture moving pictures, but the A7C provides a better video resolution than the LX7. It can shoot movie footage at 4K/30p, while the Panasonic is limited to 1080/60p.

Feature comparison

Apart from body and sensor, cameras can and do differ across a variety of features. For example, the A7C has an electronic viewfinder (2360k dots), which can be very helpful when shooting in bright sunlight. In contrast, the LX7 relies on live view and the rear LCD for framing. That said, the LX7 can be equipped with an optional viewfinder – the DMW-LVF2. The adjacent table lists some of the other core features of the Panasonic LX7 and Sony A7C along with similar information for a selection of comparators.

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Screen
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Shutter
Speed *
Max
Shutter
Flaps *
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Flash
(yes/no)
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Stab
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Panasonic LX7optional i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 11.0/s i i
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Sony A7C2360 i3.0 / 922 swivel i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Canon G15optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/4000s 2.1/s i i
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Canon G16optical i3.0 / 922 fixed i 1/4000s 2.2/s i i
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Fujifilm X10optical i2.8 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Fujifilm X20optical i2.8 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
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Olympus E-M1 II2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/8000s 18.0/s i i
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Panasonic FZ2001312 i3.0 / 460 swivel i 1/4000s 12.0/s i i
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Panasonic G31440 i3.0 / 460 swivel i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Panasonic GF3i i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 3.2/s i i
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Panasonic GF5i i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 4.0/s i i
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Panasonic LF1200 i3.0 / 920 fixed i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Panasonic LX5optional i3.0 / 460 fixed i 1/4000s 2.5/s i i
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Sony A72400 i3.0 / 1230 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony A7 II2400 i3.0 / 1230 tilting i 1/8000s 5.0/s i i
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Sony A7C II2360 i3.0 / 1037 swivel i 1/4000s 10.0/s i i
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Sony A93686 i3.0 / 1440 tilting i 1/8000s 20.0/s i i
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One difference between the cameras concerns the presence of an on-board flash. The LX7 has one, while the A7C does not. While the built-in flash of the LX7 is not very powerful, it can at times be useful as a fill-in light.

The A7C has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing. This characteristic will be appreciated by vloggers and photographers who are interested in taking selfies. In contrast, the LX7 does not have a selfie-screen.

The reported shutter speed information refers to the use of the mechanical shutter. Yet, some cameras only have an electronic shutter, while others have an electronic shutter in addition to a mechanical one. In fact, the A7C is one of those camera that have an additional electronic shutter, which makes completely silent shooting possible. However, this mode is less suitable for photographing moving objects (risk of rolling shutter) or shooting under artificial light sources (risk of flickering).

The Panasonic LX7 and the Sony A7C both have an intervalometer built-in. This enables the photographer to capture time lapse sequences, such as flower blooming, a sunset or moon rise, without purchasing an external camera trigger and related software.

The LX7 writes its imaging data to SDXC cards, while the A7C uses SDXC or Memory Stick PRO Duo cards. The A7C supports UHS-II cards (Ultra High Speed data transfer of up to 312 MB/s), while the LX7 cannot take advantage of Ultra High Speed SD cards.

Connectivity comparison

For some imaging applications, the extent to which a camera can communicate with its environment can be an important aspect in the camera decision process. The table below provides an overview of the connectivity of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and Sony Alpha A7C and, in particular, the interfaces the cameras (and selected comparators) provide for accessory control and data transfer.

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Input-Output Connections
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Panasonic LX7istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Sony A7Cistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Canon G15istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Canon G16istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X10istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Fujifilm X20istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Olympus E-M1 IIistereo / monoiimicro3.0iii
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Panasonic FZ200istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic G3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF3istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic GF5istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic LF1istereo / monoiimini2.0iii
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Panasonic LX5imono / monoiimini2.0iii
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Sony A7istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A7 IIistereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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Sony A7C IIistereo / monoiimicro3.2iii
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Sony A9istereo / monoiimicro2.0iii
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It is notable that the A7C offers wifi support, which can be a very convenient means to transfer image data to an off-camera location. In contrast, the LX7 does not provide wifi capability.

The A7C is a recent model that features in the current product line-up of Sony. In contrast, the LX7 has been discontinued (but can be found pre-owned on ebay). As a replacement in the same line of cameras, the LX7 was succeeded by the Panasonic LX10. Further information on the features and operation of the LX7 and A7C can be found, respectively, in the Panasonic LX7 Manual (free pdf) or the online Sony A7C Manual.

Review summary

So how do things add up? Which of the two cameras – the Panasonic LX7 or the Sony A7C – has the upper hand? Is one clearly better than the other? A synthesis of the relative strong points of each of the models is listed below.

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Arguments in favor of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7:

  • Flexible image proportions: Has a multi-aspect sensor that allows for alternative image shapes.
  • Ready to shoot: Has a lens built-in, whereas the A7C requires a separate lens.
  • More compact: Is smaller (111x68mm vs 124x71mm) and thus needs less room in the bag.
  • Less heavy: Is lighter even though it comes with a built-in lens (unlike the A7C).
  • Easier fill-in: Is equipped with a small onboard flash to brighten deep shadow areas.
  • More affordable: Was introduced at a lower price, despite coming with a built-in lens.
  • More heavily discounted: Has been available for much longer (launched in July 2012).

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Advantages of the Sony Alpha A7C:

  • More detail: Has more megapixels (24 vs 10MP), which boosts linear resolution by 58%.
  • Better image quality: Scores substantially higher (45 points) in the DXO overall evaluation.
  • Richer colors: Generates noticeably more natural colors (4.3 bits more color depth).
  • More dynamic range: Captures a broader range of light and dark details (3 EV of extra DR).
  • Better low-light sensitivity: Can shoot in dim conditions (4.5 stops ISO advantage).
  • Better video: Provides higher definition movie capture (4K/30p vs 1080/60p).
  • Better live-view autofocus: Features on-sensor phase-detection for more confident autofocus.
  • Better sound: Can connect to an external microphone for higher quality sound recording.
  • Better sound control: Has a headphone port that enables audio monitoring while recording.
  • Easier framing: Has an electronic viewfinder for image composition and settings control.
  • More flexible LCD: Has a swivel screen for odd-angle shots in portrait or landscape orientation.
  • Fewer buttons to press: Has a touchscreen to facilitate handling and shooting adjustments.
  • More selfie-friendly: Has an articulated screen that can be turned to be front-facing.
  • Less disturbing: Has an electronic shutter option for completely silent shooting.
  • More flexible: Takes interchangeable lenses and can thus be used with specialty optics.
  • Longer lasting: Gets more shots (740 versus 330) out of a single battery charge.
  • Easier travel charging: Can be conveniently charged via its USB port.
  • Better sealing: Is splash and dust sealed for shooting in inclement weather conditions.
  • Faster data transfer: Supports a more advanced USB protocol (3.2 vs 2.0).
  • Easier file upload: Has wifi built in for automatic backup or image transfer to the web.
  • Easier device pairing: Supports NFC for fast wireless image transfer over short distances.
  • Easier wireless transfer: Supports Bluetooth for image sharing without cables.
  • Faster buffer clearing: Has an SD card interface that supports the UHS-II standard.
  • More modern: Reflects 8 years and 2 months of technical progress since the LX7 launch.

If the count of individual advantages (bullet points above) is taken as a guide, the A7C is the clear winner of the contest (24 : 7 points). However, the relative importance of the various individual camera aspects will vary according to personal preferences and needs, so that you might like to apply corresponding weights to the particular features before making a decision on a new camera. A professional wedding photographer will view the differences between cameras in a way that diverges from the perspective of a travel photog, and a person interested in cityscapes has distinct needs from a macro shooter. Hence, the decision which camera is best and worth buying is often a very personal one.

LX7 07:24 A7C

How about other alternatives? Do the specifications of the Panasonic LX7 and the Sony A7C place the cameras among the top in their class? Find out in the latest Best Travel-Zoom Camera and Best Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera listings whether the two cameras rank among the cream of the crop.

In any case, while the specs-based evaluation of cameras can be instructive in revealing their potential as photographic tools, it says little about, for example, the shooting experience and imaging performance of the LX7 and the A7C in practical situations. User reviews, such as those found at amazon, can sometimes inform about these issues, but such feedback is often incomplete, inconsistent, and biased.

Expert reviews

This is why expert reviews are important. The table below provides a synthesis of the camera assessments of some of the best known photo-gear review sites (amateurphotographer [AP], cameralabs [CL], digitalcameraworld [DCW], dpreview [DPR], ephotozine [EPZ], photographyblog [PB]). As can be seen, the professional reviewers agree in many cases on the quality of different cameras, but sometimes their assessments diverge, reinforcing the earlier point that a camera decision is often a very personal choice.

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Panasonic LX73/5+ +..75/1004/54.5/5 Jul 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Sony A7C3.5/5..3.5/586/1004/54/5 Sep 2020 US$ 1 799 amazon.com
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Canon G154/5+..76/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Canon G164/5+....4.5/54.5/5 Aug 2013 US$ 549ebay.com
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Fujifilm X10......76/1004/54.5/5 Sep 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Fujifilm X204/5+ +..77/1004.5/55/5 Jan 2013 US$ 599ebay.com
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Olympus E-M1 II5/5+ +5/585/1004.5/54.5/5 Sep 2016 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Panasonic FZ2003/5+ +..80/1004.5/54.5/5 Jul 2012 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic G33/5+ +..75/1004.5/55/5 May 2011 US$ 599ebay.com
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Panasonic GF33/582/100..71/1004.5/54/5 Jun 2011 US$ 549ebay.com
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Panasonic GF53/5......4.5/54.5/5 Apr 2012 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic LF13/5+....4/54.5/5 Apr 2013 US$ 499ebay.com
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Panasonic LX54/5+..73/1004.5/54.5/5 Jul 2010 US$ 499ebay.com
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Sony A75/5+ +..80/1005/55/5 Oct 2013 US$ 1 699ebay.com
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Sony A7 II5/5+4/582/1004.5/55/5 Nov 2014 US$ 1 999ebay.com
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Sony A7C II4/5..4/587/1004.5/54.5/5 Aug 2023 US$ 2 199 amazon.com
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Sony A95/5+ +4.8/589/1005/55/5 Apr 2017 US$ 4 499ebay.com
Note: (+ +) highly recommended; (+) recommended; (o) reviewed; (..) not available.
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The review scores listed above should be treated with care, though. The assessments were made in relation to similar cameras of the same technological generation. A score, therefore, has to be seen in close connection to the price and market introduction time of the camera, and comparisons of ratings among very different cameras or across long time periods have little meaning. It should also be noted that some of the review sites have over time altered the way they render their verdicts.

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Specifications: Panasonic LX7 vs Sony A7C

Below is a side-by-side comparison of the specs of the two cameras to facilitate a quick review of their differences and common features.

Camera Specifications
Camera Model Panasonic LX7 Sony A7C
Camera Type Fixed lens compact camera Mirrorless system camera
Camera Lens 24-90mm f/1.4-2.3 Sony E mount lenses
Launch Date July 2012 September 2020
Launch Price USD 499 USD 1,799
Sensor Specs Panasonic LX7 Sony A7C
Sensor Technology CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor Format 1/1.7" Sensor Full Frame Sensor
Sensor Size 7.44 x 5.58 mm 35.6 x 23.8 mm
Sensor Area 41.5152 mm2 847.28 mm2
Sensor Diagonal 9.3 mm 42.8 mm
Crop Factor 4.65x 1.0x
Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixels 24 Megapixels
Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Pixel Pitch 2.05 μm 5.94 μm
Pixel Density 24.04 MP/cm2 2.83 MP/cm2
Moiré control Anti-Alias filter Anti-Alias filter
Movie Capability 1080/60p Video 4K/30p Video
ISO Setting 80 - 6,400 ISO 100 - 51,200 ISO
ISO Boost 80 - 12,800 ISO 50 - 204,800 ISO
Image Processor Venus BIONZ X
DXO Sensor Quality (score) 50 95
DXO Color Depth (bits) 20.7 25.0
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) 11.7 14.7
DXO Low Light (ISO) 147 3407
Screen Specs Panasonic LX7 Sony A7C
Viewfinder Type Viewfinder optional Electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Field of View 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.59x
Viewfinder Resolution 2360k dots
LCD Framing Live View Live View
Rear LCD Size 3.0inch 3.0inch
LCD Resolution 920k dots 922k dots
LCD Attachment Fixed screen Swivel screen
Touch Input no Touchscreen Touchscreen
Shooting Specs Panasonic LX7 Sony A7C
Focus System Contrast-detect AF On-Sensor Phase-detect
Manual Focusing Aidno Peaking FeatureFocus Peaking
Max Shutter Speed (mechanical) 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous Shooting 11 shutter flaps/s 10 shutter flaps/s
Electronic Shutterno E-Shutterup to 1/8000s
Time-Lapse PhotographyIntervalometer built-inIntervalometer built-in
Image StabilizationLens-based stabilizationIn-body stabilization
Fill Flash Built-in Flash no On-Board Flash
Storage Medium SDXC cards MS or SDXC cards
Single or Dual Card Slots Single card slot Single card slot
UHS card support no UHS-II
Connectivity Specs Panasonic LX7 Sony A7C
External Flash Hotshoe Hotshoe
USB Connector USB 2.0 USB 3.2
HDMI Port mini HDMI micro HDMI
Microphone Port no MIC socket External MIC port
Headphone Socket no Headphone port Headphone port
Wifi Support no Wifi Wifi built-in
Near-Field Communication no NFC NFC built-in
Bluetooth Support no Bluetooth Bluetooth built-in
Body Specs Panasonic LX7 Sony A7C
Environmental Sealingnot weather sealedWeathersealed body
Battery Type Panasonic DMW-BCJ13 Sony NP-FZ100
Battery Life (CIPA)330 shots per charge740 shots per charge
In-Camera Charging no USB charging USB charging
Body Dimensions 111 x 68 x 46 mm
(4.4 x 2.7 x 1.8 in)
124 x 71 x 60 mm
(4.9 x 2.8 x 2.4 in)
Camera Weight 298 g (10.5 oz) 509 g (18.0 oz)
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