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SENSOR Effective pixels: 12 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 4000 x 3000
IMAGE White balance presets: 7
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 12.2 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 922,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (tunnel)
OPTICS & FOCUS Optical zoom: 5×
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
CONNECTIVITY Remote control: Yes (Optional wired remote or via smartphone)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 8.50 m
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (up to 4.5x)
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 23
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
Summary
The PowerShot G16 maximum resolution of 4000 x 3000 pixels (12 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 maximum resolution of 3648 x 2736 pixels (10 megapixels). The PowerShot G16 provides more number of white balance presets - 7. This specification gives the camera owner more control over colour. The PowerShot G16 offers better 5x optical zoom. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 provides more number of focus points in compare with the PowerShot G16: 23 vs 9. More number of focus points means more convenience while attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The PowerShot G16 display is better as it has more number of screen dots 922,000 in compare to 920,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 screen. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has better lowest (60 seconds) and maximum (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The PowerShot G16 battery life is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to capture 360 shots with the PowerShot G16 and only 330 with the Lumix DMC-LX7. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 weighs 298g which is 58g less in comparison with the weight of the PowerShot G16. The PowerShot G16 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be convenient if you like to travel, to be able to check the picture metadata and see exactly where an image was produced.
The Canon PowerShot G16 has 10 advantages and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 only 5 so the PowerShot G16 is the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon