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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Review
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 is a premium compact digital camera with a fast lens, full range of manual shooting modes and RAW file support. The new LX7 aims to build on the success of its LX5 predecessor with a new 3.8x, 24-90mm f/1.4-2.3 zoom lens, large 1/1.7-inch 10 megapixel MOS sensor, an ISO range of 80-12,800 and 1920x1080 50p Full HD movie recording with a Creative Movie Mode for adjusting both the shutter speed and aperture. The LX7's aperture ring and rear dial provide full control over the aperture range, while an internal neutral density filter allows slow shutter speeds to be used in combination with fast aperture settings. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 is available now in black or white for £449.99 / $499.95. Successor to the LX5, the metal construction 10.1 megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 arrives with various outer and inner tweaks at a rather steep manufacturer's suggested price just shy of 450 in the UK.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
The Lumix DMC-LX7 ($449.99 list) is Panasonic's premiere point-and-shoot camera. It features a 1/1.7-inch image sensor with a CMOS design and 10-megapixel resolution, and a lens with a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture. The camera has some advanced features that are sure to please enthusiasts, including Raw capture and the ability to add an optional electronic viewfinder or external flash. It's not perfect—despite a relatively low-resolution sensor, it doesn't do that well in low light, and the decision to include a dedicated aperture ring is questionable. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 is still our Editors' Choice when it comes to high-end compact cameras. It's priced $200 higher than the LX7, but features a much larger 1-inch image sensor and better overall performance. Design and Features The design of the LX7 isn't that far off from its predecessor, the Lumix DMC-LX5. If you're looking around for an LX6, don't bother—Panasonic skipped that model number. The camera is large for a point-and-shoot, measuring 2.6 by 4.4 by 1.8 inches and weighing in at 10.6 ounces.
Panasonic Lumix DMC LX7
The Panasonic Lumix DMC LX7 is a camera that became an instant sensation the minute it was announced. What set it apart was its Leica branded lens, which sports a 24-90mm focal length, with an aperture range of f/1.4-2.3, making it the fastest lens yet in a point and shoot camera. However, does an impressive lens make this camera good enough to occupy a permanent spot in your kit? Well, we got a hold of the LX7 and put it through a rigorous test routine, and by that we mean giving our DSLR a break and making the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX7 our primary camera. Does it live up to the task? Well, read on to find out. The first thing you should know about the Panasonic Lumix DMC LX7 is that it is one deceptive piece of work. It is rather compact for a camera with such impressive optics, but if you're looking for something that you could just slip into your pockets and forget about, this is not that camera. Even though the body itself is quite slim, the lens design causes the assembly to protrude quite noticeably out the front. This is probably to accommodate a real-time aperture ring along with an aspect ratio switch right on the front.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Review
Please note that in addition to this collaborative review, we have also produced a 6-page hands-on preview of the LX7, which contains plenty of additional information. You can find that preview here. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 ($499) is the long-awaited replacement to the very popular DMC-LX5. The LX5 (and its predecessors) was well known for its low light ability, and Panasonic has improved on that in two ways. First, there's the LX7's lens: with a maximum aperture range of F1.4 - F2.3, it lets in way more light than what you'd find on a compact camera. The fast aperture range also allows for better background blurring than what you'll find on nearly every fixed-lens camera on the market. In addition, the LX7's sensor and image processor have both been improved, allowing for less noise at high sensitivities. Other new features on the LX7 include a manual aperture ring, higher resolution LCD display, neutral density filter, 11 fps continuous shooting, HDR capability, and the ability to record movies at 1080/60p (with stereo sound). For the full breakdown of what separates the 2010's LX5 and the new LX7, take a look at this chart: As you can see, the LX7 is an improvement over the LX5 in almost every area.
Panasonic Lumix LX7 review
Taking good pictures, for the most part, is all about knowing how to control the amount of light entering your camera and how to compose your subject in as striking a manner as possible. Kit comes second, but still plays a pretty important role. Most novice snappers would assume you'd only get the best results from a digital SLR or other high-end camera, but that isn't always true. Pocket cameras such as the Samsung EX2F, with its specialised controls, wide aperture lens and fairly conservative resolution, and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7, reviewed here, which boasts many of the same features, can give all but the best dSLRs a serious run for their money in every respect but lens versatility.The LX7 is available now for around £400, which is hardly cheap, but hundreds of pounds less than bulkier shooters. The lens in this case gives you just less than four times zoom, equivalent to 28 to 90mm on a regular 35mm camera. Maximum aperture at wide-angle is f/1.4 -- the same as that on the Samsung EX2F. Where the aperture on the Samsung is controlled using either the thumbwheel on the rear or finger scroll to the front of the chassis, however, the LX7's control is more direct: a ring that surrounds the lens itself.
Panasonic LX7 review
The Panasonic Lumix LX7 is a premium compact camera aimed at enthusiasts. With a larger sensor than most point-and-shoots and sensible 10.1 Megapixel resolution, a bright 3.7x zoom lens and 3in screen, it offers manual exposure control and full HD 1080p50/60 video. Announced in July 2012, two years after the Lumix LX5 which it replaces, the LX7 is the camera with which Panasonic hopes to reclaim a lead in what has become a very crowded and competitive market. The LX7 has a new CMOS sensor, though Panasonic has resisted the temptation to increase the resolution which remains at 10.1 Megapixels. Also retained are the lens-mounted lever which allows direct selection of the aspect ratio and the focus selector switch. These are joined by a new control ring on the lens which allows aperture selection for exposure modes that support it and a neutral density filter / manual focus rocker on the rear. The screen size remains 3in with a 3:2 aspect ratio but the resolution increases to 920k pixels. It's a conventional screen, contrary to expectation that the LX5's replacement might feature a touch screen like those on many of Panasonic's other cameras.
Panasonic Lumix LX7 Review
Panasonic has updated its expert compact—like it has every even-numbered year since 2006. The LX7 therefore replaces the LX5, with a few changes to design and handling and—most importantly—a new lens that's record-breakingly fast, with wide-angle aperture at f/1.4 and telephoto (90 mm) aperture at f/2.3! One thing that's immediately obvious with the LX7 is that it's built around the same basic chassis as the LX5. From the dimensions to the general design, handling and the control layout, pretty much nothing has changed. Build quality is good, as is product assembly. Plus, the camera body gives good grip and all the controls respond well. Panasonic has, however, made two noteworthy additions. First, on the back of the camera there's a new clickable ND/Focus switch located just under the thumb. This allows you to switch to manual focusing or to activate the inbuilt neutral density filter (this can be handy when shooting in full daylight to extend the exposure time when you can't close the diaphragm or reduce sensitivity). The second new feature can be found on the front of the camera, as a control ring has appeared around the lens.
Panasonic Lumix LX7
Building on their well-regarded Lumix LX5, this year Panasonic introduced the LX7. This new iteration in the LX series entered into direct competition with Canon's powerful point-and-shoot, the S100, as well as the surprise compact contender from Sony, their Cyber-shot RX100. Against contenders like those, it definitely has a bit of a hill to climb on the road to compact camera glory. While it lacks the S100's mainstream appeal and the RX100's sensor size, the LX7 does offer one unique advantage over the competition: an extraordinarily bright Leica F1.4 lens. The LX7 is available now in black or white, for $500. The body of the LX7 is sturdy and high quality. The bright Leica lens is especially impressive here, but while the 1/1.7-inch sensor would’ve been average last year, the small chip lags behind in a “post-RX100” world. Still, controls are fairly comfortable and the aperture ring is fun to work with. Most of the Lumix LX7’s most compelling features are related to its lens. This Leica-built glass has only a modest 3.8x optical zoom magnification, but boast an amazing F1.4 aperture that allows gorgeous backgrounds and strong low light performance. The barrel itself is also home to a slew of physical manual controls. There’s a dedicated aperture ring, as well as two sliding switches: one for aspect ratio, and one for focus mode.
Panasonic LX7 review
Buying GuideBest compact camera 2012It's been over two years since Panasonic upgraded its premium LX lineup, which in Panasonic terms is a pretty long time indeed. The Panasonic LX3 was a smash hit across the world, proving to be very popular with DSLR users looking for a good backup camera to take everywhere. However, the Panasonic LX5 with its only modest upgrades has seemingly made less of an impact. It's fair to say that some pretty interesting innovations have arrived in the advanced compact market since 2010 when the LX5 made its debut. Fujifilm introduced the X100 (APS-C format) and the X10 (2/3-inch format) super premium compacts, while Canon launched the extremely large G1 X which has a sensor that is close to APS-C size in the intervening period. These cameras are pretty hefty though, taking them slightly away from compact territory.Instead, the direct competition for the LX7 lies in the shape of the Canon S100, which includes a host of interesting features and the more recently announced Sony RX100, which features a one inch sensor. Many will be surprised by Panasonic's decision to stick with the small 1/1.7 inch sensor, which is the same physical size as that found in the LX5.
Panasonic Lumix LX7 review
Panasonic's line of LX series has proved to be a popular choice for photographers looking for a pocket-sized compact to travel with when they couldn't take their DSLR. But with some rivals now offering larger sensors in similar sized bodies, does the new LX7 pack enough punch to beat thecompetition?Whereas Sony opted for a large 1in sized sensor in its RX100, Panasonic has actually opted for a 1/1.7in sensor that's a touch smaller than the 1/1.63in CCD found in its LX5 model. The newly designed High Sensitivity MOS offers a resolution of 10.1MP and multiple aspect ratios, so as well as utilising the full area of the sensor with a 4:3 aspect ratio, there are also 16:9, 3:2 and 1:1 ratios on offer. The ISO range is improved over the LX5, now with a standard ceiling of 6400, while an ISO equivalent of 12,800 is also possible, though resolution is reduced to 3.1MP just like it was with the LX5. While the zoom coverage remains the same at 24-90mm compared to the LX5, there's been some big changes to the optics. The slight change in sensor size has helped Panasonic deliver a maximum aperture of f/1.4 at 24mm, improving on the LX5's f/2 offering and providing the fastest optic in its class along with the also recently announced Samsung EX2F.
Hands on: Panasonic LX7 (Preview)
It's been over two years since Panasonic upgraded its premium LX line-up, which in Panasonic terms is a pretty long time indeed. The LX3 (read our Panasonic LX3 review) was a smash hit across the world, proving to be very popular with DSLR users looking for a good backup camera to take everywhere. However, the LX5 with its only modest upgrades has seemingly made less of an impact. It's fair to say that some pretty interesting innovations have arrived in the advanced compact market since 2010 when the LX5 made its debut. Fujifilm introduced the X100 (APS-C format) and the X10 (2/3-inch format) super premium compacts, while Canon launched the extremely large G1 X which has a sensor that is close to APS-C size in the intervening period. These cameras are pretty hefty though, taking them slightly away from compact territory. Instead, the direct competition for the LX7 lies in the shape of the Canon S100, which includes a host of interesting features and the more recently announced Sony RX100, which features a one inch sensor. Many will be surprised by Panasonic's decision to stick with the small 1/ 2.3 inch sensor, which is the same physical size as that found in the LX5.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Hands-on (Preview)
It's now four years since Panasonic almost single-handedly revived the enthusiast compact sector with the release of the Lumix DMC-LX3. With its fast wideangle zoom lens, relatively large sensor, and extensive manual control, it revitalized a moribund sector and sparked the release of a slew of competitors from the likes of Canon, Samsung and Olympus. These days every manufacturer worth its salt offers a fully-specced compact designed as a portable alternative for SLR users. The DMC-LX5, released two years after the LX3, offered an extended zoom range and revised controls, but was always going to struggle to make quite the same impact against the increased competition. A perfectly attractive camera in its own right, it was caught in a slightly-uncomfortable middle ground between the pocketability of the Canon Powershot S95 and the versatility of the faster-lensed Olympus XZ-1, while arguably lacking a single key selling point of its own relative to its contemporaries. With the launch of the DMC-LX7, Panasonic will be hoping to regain lost ground, and the route it has chosen is to retain the same form-factor but add the fastest lens we've yet seen on a compact camera
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 10.1 Megapixel Compact Camera - Black | $374.01 | See it |
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7K 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 7.5x Intelligent zoom and 3.0-inch LCD - Black - DMC-LX7K | $378.99 | See it |
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7K 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 7.5x Intelligent zoom and 3.0-inch LCD - Black | $379 | See it |
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7K 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 7.5x Intelligent zoom and 3.0-inch LCD - Black | $379 | See it |
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7W 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 7.5x Intelligent zoom and 3.0-inch LCD - White | $398 | See it |
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7K 10.1 MP Digital Camera, Black | $398 | See it |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera with 3.8x24mm Wide-Angle Leica Optical Zoom Lens, Black - Bundle - with 16GB CLass 10 SDHC Memory Card, Lowepro Rezo TLZ-10 Bag, Spare Battery, 6' HDMI Cable, Adorama Cleaning Kit for Optics, Red Giant Magic Bullet Photo-looks | $398 | See it |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera w/ 3.8x24mm Wide-Angle Leica Optical Zoom Lens, Black -Bundle w/ 16GB Class 10 SDHC Memory Card, Lowepro Rezo Bag, Spare Battery,Adorama Cleaning Kit for Optics, Red Giant Magic Bullet Photo-looks and More | $398 | See it |
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7W 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 7.5x Intelligent zoom and 3.0-inch LCD - White | $398 | See it |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 10.1 Megapixels Digital Camera with 3.8x24mm Wide-Angle Leica Optical Zoom Lens, Black - Bundle - with Adorama $50.00 Gift Certificate and Panasonic Class 4 16GB SDHC Memory Card | $398 | See it |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera with 3.8x24mm Wide-Angle Leica Optical Zoom Lens, Black - Bundle - with Adorama $50.00 Gift Certificate and 16GB SDHC Memory Card | $398 | See it |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (Black) Kit. Includes: 16GB Memory Card, Memory Card Reader, Extended Life Replacement Battery, Rapid Travel Charger, Table Top Tripod, LCD Screen Protectors, Cleaning Kit & Case | $404.99 | See it |
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7K 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 7.5x Intelligent zoom and 3.0-inch LCD - Black - DMC-LX7K | $426.99 | See it |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Camera with 3.8x24mm Leica Lens, Black -Bundle w/ 32GB Class 10 SDHC Card, Lowepro Rezo TLZ-10 Bag, Spare Battery, 6 HDMI Cable, Adorama Cleaning Kit, LCD Screen Protector, Red Giant Magic Bullet Photo-looks and More | $438 | See it |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Camera with 3.8x24mm Leica Lens, Black - Bundle - with 32GB Class 10 SDHC Card, Lowepro Rezo TLZ-10 Bag, Spare Battery, 6' HDMI Cable, Adorama Cleaning Kit for Optics, Tabletop Tripod, LCD Screen Protector, Red Giant Magic Bullet Photo-looks | $438 | See it |
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7K 10.1 MP Digital Camera, White | $448 | See it |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera w/ 3.8x24mm Leica Lens, Black -Bundle w/Panasonic 16GB SDHC Memory Card, Lowepro Rezo Camera Bag, Power2000 Spare Battery, 6 HDMI Cable, Adorama Cleaning Kit, Red Giant Magic Bullet Photo-looks and More | $448 | See it |
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7 (Black) + Case + Battery + 16GB Deluxe Kit | $449 | See it |
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LUMIX® LX7 10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera | $449.99 | See it |
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LUMIX® LX7 10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera | $449.99 | See it |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (White) Kit Includes: 8GB Memory Card, Memory Card Reader, Extended Life Replacement Battery, Rapid Travel Charger, Table Top Tripod, LCD Screen Protectors, Cleaning Kit & Case | $496.99 | See it |
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Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX7W 10.1 MP Digital Camera with 7.5x Intelligent zoom and 3.0-inch LCD - White | $499 | See it |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Digital Camera (White) Kit Includes: 16GB Memory Card, Memory Card Reader, Extended Life Replacement Battery, Rapid Travel Charger, Table Top Tripod, LCD Screen Protectors, Cleaning Kit & Case | $504.99 | See it |
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 : (8.3/10)
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