Upgrade Guide

Lumix LX7→Lumix G3

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Lumix

LX7

No UK price today

2012

→

Upgrade to

Lumix

£20 used

2011

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Worthwhile

Clear improvements over the LX7. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.

What's new in the G3

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Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.

Full spec comparison

Spec	LX7	G3
Price	—	£20 used
Released	2012	2011	↓
Sensor	10.1MP 1/1.7-inch MOS	16MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS
Resolution	10MP	16MP	↑
Video	Full HD 1080p/50	Full HD 1080/60i
Autofocus	Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking	23-area contrast AF with face detection, touch AF
Stabilisation	Optical image stabilisation (lens-based)	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)
Burst Rate	11fps	4fps	↓
Battery Life	~330 shots (CIPA)	~270 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	298g (with battery)	388g (with battery)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None built in (optional DMW-LVF2 electronic finder)	LCD EVF, 1.44M dots
Screen	3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots	3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 460k dots
Mount	Fixed Leica 3.8x zoom lens (24-90mm equivalent, f/1.4-2.3)	Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD slot

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