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SENSOR Effective pixels: 20 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 5472 x 3648
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 21 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800, 25600
IMAGE White balance presets: 9
IMAGE Image stabilization: Optical
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 10.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,228,800
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 25
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
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SENSOR Sensor size: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 60 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (via hot-shoe)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Touch screen: Yes
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Electronic
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 350
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
CONNECTIVITY Remote control: Yes
Summary
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 maximum resolution of 5472 x 3648 pixels (20 megapixels) is better than the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 highest resolution of 4592 x 3448 pixels (16 megapixels). The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 is equipped with larger sensor than the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) versus 1 (13.2 x 8.8 mm). It is very significant advantage of this model as big sensor allows you to take pictures of the better quality. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has a wider ISO range of 100-25600 in compare with 125-25600 ISO range of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7. Such ISO numbers allow the camera owner to take better pictures in more difficult conditions. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has more number of white balance presets - 9. This option gives you more control over colour. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has image stabilization that will allow the photographer to take clearer pictures indoors without using a tripod. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has more focus points in compare with the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7: 25 vs 23. More number of focus points means more convenience when attempting to focus on objects that are not centred.
The Lumix DMC-GX7 has tilting LCD that will allow you to make pictures from any interesting perspective. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 display is better as it has more screen dots 1,228,800 in comparison to 1,040,000 dots of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing photos on your camera. The Lumix DMC-GX7 is equipped with a touch screen. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 offers better minimum (60 seconds) and fastest (1/8000 second) shutter speeds.
The Lumix DMC-GX7 supports external flash. It provides superior control over the exposure and lighting of the subject in dim light or in bright light conditions when you need to fill-flash. The Lumix DMC-GX7 is equipped with built-in Wi-Fi that will help you to transfer pictures wirelessly from a digital camera to a computer. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 battery life is better than the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 battery life. According to CIPA standards the photographer will be able to capture 350 shots with the Lumix DMC-GX7 and only 330 with the Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 weighs 240g that is 162g less than the weight of the Lumix DMC-GX7.
The Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 have the same number of pros though as the Lumix DMC-GX7 has larger sensor that is a really significant advantage then it will be the best buy.