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Predecessor: |
Panasonic LX5
LX5 vs LX7
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Successor: |
Panasonic LX10
LX7 vs LX10
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Model Number: |
LX7 |
V-LUX (Typ 114) |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact |
EVF |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$499.99 |
$1350.00 |
Street Price: |
$297.00 |
$1,199.50 |
Date Available: |
2012-08-01 |
2014-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
10.5 oz
(297 g)
includes batteries
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29.3 oz
(830 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.8 in.
(111 x
67 x
46 mm)
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5.4 x
3.9 x
5.1 in.
(137 x
99 x
131 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Effective Megapixels: |
10.1 |
20.1 |
Sensor Format: |
1/1.7 inch |
1 inch |
Sensor size: |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
116.16mm2 (13.20mm x 8.80mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
1.92 microns |
2.41 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
n/a |
2.7x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
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Self-Cleaning: |
No |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
50 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
20.7 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
11.7 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
147 |
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Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 3776 x 2520
(9.5 MP,
3:2), 3168 x 2112
(6.7 MP,
3:2), 2656 x 1768
(4.7 MP,
3:2), 2112 x 1408
(3.0 MP,
3:2), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 3968 x 2232
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 3328 x 1872
(6.2 MP,
16:9), 2784 x 1568
(4.4 MP,
16:9), 2208 x 1248
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 2736 x 2736
(7.5 MP,
1:1), 2304 x 2304
(5.3 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1920
(3.7 MP,
1:1), 1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
5472 x 3648
(20.0 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592
(10.1 MP,
3:2), 2736 x 1824
(5.0 MP,
3:2), 4864 x 3648
(17.7 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 2592
(9.0 MP,
4:3), 2432 x 1824
(4.4 MP,
4:3), 5472 x 3080
(16.9 MP,
16:9), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 3648 x 3648
(13.3 MP,
1:1), 2592 x 2592
(6.7 MP,
1:1), 1824 x 1824
(3.3 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
11.1 |
12.0 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
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3840x2160 (30p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
640x480 (30p)
1920x1080 (120p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
n/a |
n/a |
Lens: |
LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX; 11 elements in 10 groups (5 Aspherical Lenses / 9 Aspherical surfaces / 2 ED Lenses (1 Aspherical ED lens), 1 Nano Surface Coating Lens) |
LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT 15 elements in 11 groups (5 aspherical elements/8 aspherical surfaces, 4 ED elements) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
24 -
90mm
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25 -
400mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
4.7 -
17.7mm
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9.1 -
146mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.80x |
16.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/1.4 (wide) / f/2.3 (tele) - f/8 using multistage diaphragm with 3 step ND filter |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/4.0 (tele) - f/8.0; Multistage Iris Diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: |
Yes |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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3 cm to Infinity
1.2 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Standard up to 4x, Intelligent Zoom up to 2x |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) |
Contrast Detect: Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-area / Custom Multi / 1-area (flexible / scalable) / Pinpoint |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
No / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
Optional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF2)
Optional OVF in hot shoe (DMW-VF1) |
EVF type; 0.39-inch 2359K-dots OLED, Field of View: Approx. 100%, Magnification: Approx. 1.88x / 0.7x (35mm equiv.), Eye Sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.70x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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1.88x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
920,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
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Selfie Screen: |
No |
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Max Playback Zoom: |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
6400 |
12500 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
80 |
125 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV steps |
Auto, iISO, 80*, 100*, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12500, 25000* (* Extended ISO); Changeable to 1/3 EV step |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 250 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Scene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, Glass Through, 3D Photo; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color, Radial Defocus, Smooth Defocus |
Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine (22 filters) |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 3 in 10 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
Yes |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st/2nd Slow Sync |
Auto, Auto/Red- eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red- eye Reduction, Slow Sync./Red- eye Reduction, Forced Off; Flash Synchro; 1st / 2nd |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
0.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Auto ISO: 0.3 - 13.5m (Wide), 1.0 - 9.5m (Tele) |
Max Flash Sync: |
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1/4000s with mechanical shutter; flash not supported with electronic shutter |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
No UHS support |
UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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UHS-I compliant |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound |
AVCHD or MP4 with stereo sound |
Included Memory: |
70.0 MB |
87.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
Internal |
Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
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Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Wi-Fi, optional wired |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C) with Viera Link |
Micro-HDMI (Type D) with Viera Link, 2.5mm Remote Jack, 3.5mm External Mic Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.77 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.75 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
16 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
0.79 |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
Yes |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
11.1 |
12.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
12 |
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RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
11.1 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
12 |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
11.1 |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
12 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.24 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.255 seconds |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.45 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.010 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full AF shutter lag, 23-area: 0.228s
Full AF shutter lag, Quick mode: 0.246s |
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Startup Time: |
3.7 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.1 seconds |
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Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
330 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
3.6V 1250mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable |
7.2v 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
Yes |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
No |
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Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, Adobe Reader |
Free download of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom |
OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
Power OIS optical image stabilization, Full HD video up to 60p, raw capture, AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Recognition, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent HDR (High Dynamic Range), Intelligent Handheld Night Shot and Motion Deblur modes, 11 fps full-resolution burst mode, 5 fps with Continuous AF. Available in black or white. |
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