Upgrade Guide
Lumix G90→Lumix LX7
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The LX7 offers little measurable spec improvement over the G90. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution10MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
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StabilisationIBIS not present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | G90 | LX7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | -2.0 | ||
| Street | +0.8 | ||
| Travel | +0.3 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -2.0 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | -2.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Landscape | -2.3 | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Casual | -0.5 | ||
| Food | -3.3 | ||
| Macro | -5.0 | ||
| Architecture | -2.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | -2.3 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | G90 | LX7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £325 used | — | |
| Released | 2019 | 2012 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS (no low-pass filter) | 10.1MP 1/1.7-inch MOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 10MP | ↓ |
| Video | 4K/30p (V-Log L), Full HD 60p | Full HD 1080p/50 | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF with DFD; face/eye detection, 49-area, touch AF | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking | |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis sensor-shift IBIS, 5 stops (Dual I.S. 2) | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | |
| Burst Rate | 9fps (6fps with continuous AF) | 11fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~290 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 533g (with battery) | 298g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | Electronic OLED, 2.36M dots | None built in (optional DMW-LVF2 electronic finder) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Leica 3.8x zoom lens (24-90mm equivalent, f/1.4-2.3) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD slot | Single SD slot |
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