Upgrade Guide
Lumix LX7→Lumix GM1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The GM1 improves across 3 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most LX7 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the GM1
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Resolution16MP vs 10MP (+6MP)
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Generation1 year newer (2013 vs 2012)
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 | LX7 | GM1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +0.2 | ||
| Street | -0.3 | ||
| Travel | -0.1 | ||
| Wedding & Events | -0.2 | ||
| Documentary | +0.1 | ||
| Landscape | +1.0 | ||
| Casual | +0.7 | ||
| Food | +1.5 | ||
| Macro | +1.8 | ||
| Architecture | +1.1 | ||
| Astrophotography | +1.5 | ||
| Sports & Action | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | LX7 | GM1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | — | £284 used | |
| Released | 2012 | 2013 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 10.1MP 1/1.7-inch MOS | 16MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | |
| Resolution | 10MP | 16MP | ↑ |
| Video | Full HD 1080p/50 | Full HD 1080i/24p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast AF; face detection, AF tracking | Contrast AF; face detection, 23-area, pinpoint, touch AF | |
| Stabilisation | Optical image stabilisation (lens-based) | No IBIS (lens-based O.I.S.) | |
| Burst Rate | 11fps | 5fps (4fps with continuous AF) | ↓ |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) | ↓ |
| Weight | 298g (with battery) | 204g (with battery) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed | |
| Viewfinder | None built in (optional DMW-LVF2 electronic finder) | None (screen only) | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 920k dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | |
| 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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