Should I buy the LX7?

Hi Lakes

I think you will be quite happy with LX7. The Canon G6 has a fast & sharp f/2.0 but it started at 35mm at wide end - vs LX7 has a super bright f/1.4 and 24mm super wide Leica branded glass. If you are a landscape photographer then you'd want the extra wide angle. Also, on Macro the LX7 will get you as close as 1cm - that's practically touching the subject with the front element. The G6's Macro was 5cm. Also, the large high rez LCD will be an eye opener compared to the tiny screen on the Canon despite it flips out and twists.

One thing I really like on the LX7 is the aperture ring - I like shooting in A mode mostly so direct aperture adjustment via the ring around the lens is just wonderful. I know you've been a Canon user so you're used to their menu system - however, once you get accustomed to the Panasonic menu - adjustments become second nature. Also, by saving your favorite shooting modes in the custom settings - you get to save 4 custom settings - its only a click of the dial to go from Natural Color to Dynamic B&W for example or any other modes you want to shoot in.

Size wise its compact enough to fit in a jacket pocket - a lot smaller than the Canon G6 or G15 the current Powershot. I think you will warm up to LX7 in no time. Good luck with what ever compact you decide on. But I could recommend the LX7 without hesitation.

Cheers

Rick