DPRReviewArchiveURL: https://web.archive.org/web/20210922154416/https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx7 ProductCode: panasonic_dmclx7 Award: silver ImageURL: /files/p/products/panasonic_dmclx7/2c4fbcd59ad642f1b47ebcdd647c5b5c.png Name: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 ShortSpecs: - 10 megapixels - 3″ screen - 24 – 90 mm (3.8×) ReviewScore: 75 URL: /products/panasonic/compacts/panasonic_dmclx7 ReviewData: ExecutiveSummary: The LX7 is Panasonic's latest 'enthusiast' compact, and its 24-90mm equivalent, F1.4-2.3 lens is the fastest yet seen on this type of camera. This is combined with 1/1.7" type 10.1 MP MOS sensor that offers an ISO range of 80-12800. Full resolution burst shooting with continuous AF is available at up to 5.5 frames per second, and up to 11 frames per second with focus locked. The LX7 can also record Full HD 60p/50p video, and has built-in stereo microphones.The LX7 offers a full set of manual exposure modes, with an aperture ring around the lens to offer quick control over that shooting parameter. There are numerous ways to adjust white balance to your liking in-camera, and three different bracketing modes are provided. Creative Control mode adds sixteen different special effects into the mix, rounding out a very strong portfolio of in-camera shooting and processing options. ProductPhotos: - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmclx7/shots/8a3b02d4c4334244be3c4a2fe7f2ad85.png - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmclx7/shots/afc0330233f344d6a68f8829629b2e95.png - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmclx7/shots/967b40f985144abda68771bcf305298d.png ReviewSummary: GoodFor: Low light enthusiasts who desire a camera with manual controls, fast performance, expandability, and a top-notch movie mode. NotSoGoodFor: Those planning on taking a lot of people pictures with the built-in flash - redeye will likely be an issue. Also, slow zoom speed can be very annoying. Conclusion: It wasn't easy to improve on the already impressive DMC-LX5, but Panasonic managed to pull it off with their new LX7. Enthusiasts will love its fast lens, manual controls, photo quality, and 1080/60p movie mode. Beginners can enjoy the LX7 too, thanks to Panasonic's great Intelligent Auto mode. ASIN: - B008MB70TI - B008MB719C Specs: AEBracketing: "" Announced: Jul 18, 2012 AperturePriority: "Yes" ArticulatedLCD: Fixed Autofocus: - Contrast Detect (sensor) - Multi-area - Tracking - Single - Continuous - Live View AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes" Battery: Battery Pack BatteryDescription: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger BatteryLifeCIPA: "330" BodyMaterial: "" BodyType: Compact BoostedISOMaximum: "12800" BoostedISOMinimum: "" BuiltInFlash: Yes (Pop-up) BuyingOptions: Check prices ColorFilterArray: "" ColorSpace: sRGB, Adobe RGB ContinuousDrive: 11.0 fps CustomWhiteBalance: Yes (2) DigitalZoom: Yes (up to 4.5x) Dimensions: 111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81″) DriveModes: "" EffectivePixels: 10 megapixels EnvironmentallySealed: "No" ExposureCompensation: ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) ExposureModes: - Intelligent Auto - Program - Aperture Priority - Shutter Priority - Manual - Creative Video - Creative Control - Scene ExternalFlash: Yes (Hot-shoe) FileFormat: - JPEG (DCF/Exif2.3) - RAW - MPO FlashModes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync FlashRange: 8.50 m FocalLengthEquiv: 24–90 mm FocalLengthMultiplier: "" Format: MPEG-4, AVCHD GPS: None HDMI: Yes (mini HDMI TypeC) HeadphonePort: "" ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, (12800 with boost) ImageParameters: "" ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 ImageStabilization: Optical ImageStabilizationNotes: "" JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, Standard LiveView: "Yes" MSRP: £449 MacroFocusRange: 1 cm (0.39″) ManualExposureMode: "Yes" ManualFocus: "Yes" MaxResolution: 3648 x 2736 MaximumAperture: F1.4–2.3 MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/4000 sec MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: "" MeteringModes: - Multi - Center-weighted - Spot Microphone: Stereo MicrophonePort: "" MinimumShutterSpeed: 60 sec Modes: "" NormalFocusRange: 50 cm (19.69″) NumberOfFocusPoints: "23" OpticalZoom: 3.8× OrientationSensor: "Yes" OtherResolutions: 3968 x 2232, 3776 x 2520, 3328 x 1872, 3168 x 2112, 3072 x 2304, 2784 x 1568, 2736 x 2736, 2656 x 1768, 2560 x 1920, 2304 x 2304, 2208 x 1248, 2112 x 1408, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1920, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 1536, 640 x 480, 480 x 480 Processor: Venus Engine RemoteControl: "No" Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) ReviewPreview: "75%Silver Award\n \n \n \n Read review ...\n \n \n Oct 15, 2012" SceneModes: - Portrait - Soft Skin - Scenery - Panorama shot - Sports - Night Portrait - Night Scenery - Handheld Night Shot - HDR - Food - Baby1 - Baby2 - Pet - Sunset - Glass Through - 3D Photo ScreenDots: 920,000 ScreenSize: 3″ ScreenType: TFT Color LCD SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) SensorPhotoDetectors: 13 megapixels SensorSize: 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm) SensorType: CMOS ShutterPriority: "Yes" Speaker: Mono StorageIncluded: 70 MB Internal StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SubjectSceneModes: "Yes" TimelapseRecording: "Yes" TouchScreen: "No" USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) UncompressedFormat: RAW VideographyNotes: '1920 x 1080 pixels, 60p, 50p (PSH: 28Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60, 50fps) ; 1920 x 1080 pixels, 60i, 50i (FSH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60, 50fps) 1280 x 720 pixels, 60p, 50p (SH: 17Mbps / AVCHD) (Sensor Output is 60, 50fps); 1920 x 1080 pixels, 25 fps (FHD: 20Mbps / MP4) (Sensor Output is 25fps) 1280 x 720 pixels, 30, 25 fps (HD: 10Mbps / MP4) (Sensor Output is 30, 25fps)' ViewfinderCoverage: "" ViewfinderMagnification: "" ViewfinderResolution: "" ViewfinderType: Electronic (optional) WBBracketing: "No" WeightIncBatteries: 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) WhiteBalancePresets: "5" Wireless: "" WirelessNotes: ""