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Predecessor: |
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Panasonic LX5
LX5 vs LX7
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Successor: |
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Panasonic LX10
LX7 vs LX10
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Model Number: |
A900 |
LX7 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Pro SLR |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$2999.99 |
$499.99 |
Street Price: |
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$297.00 |
Date Available: |
2008-11-15 |
2012-08-01 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
33.1 oz
(939 g)
includes batteries
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10.5 oz
(297 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
6.2 x
4.6 x
3.2 in.
(156 x
117 x
82 mm)
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4.4 x
2.6 x
1.8 in.
(111 x
67 x
46 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
CMOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Sony |
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Effective Megapixels: |
24.6 |
10.1 |
Sensor Format: |
35mm |
1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: |
861.6mm2 (35.90mm x 24.00mm) |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
5.94 microns |
1.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
1.0x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
3:2, 16:9 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
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Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
79 |
50 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
23.7 |
20.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
12.3 |
11.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
1,431 |
147 |
Image Resolution: |
6048 x 4032
(24.4 MP,
3:2), 6048 x 3408
(20.6 MP,
Other), 4400 x 2936
(12.9 MP,
3:2), 4400 x 2472
(10.9 MP,
16:9), 3984 x 2656
(10.6 MP,
3:2), 3024 x 2016
(6.1 MP,
3:2), 2896 x 1928
(5.6 MP,
3:2), 3024 x 1704
(5.2 MP,
Other), 1984 x 1320
(2.6 MP,
3:2) |
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) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
5.0 |
11.1 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
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Movie File Format: |
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AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Sony Alpha (Minolta A) |
n/a |
Lens: |
n/a |
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) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
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24 -
90mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
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4.7 -
17.7mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
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3.80x |
Aperture Range: |
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f/1.4 (wide) / f/2.3 (tele) - f/8 using multistage diaphragm with 3 step ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
n/a |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
Standard up to 4x, Intelligent Zoom up to 2x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
9-point TTL phase detection with 10 assist points, center dual-cross at f/2.8. |
Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
(playback only)
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism with 100% coverage, 0.74x mag., 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Optional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF2)
Optional OVF in hot shoe (DMW-VF1) |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.74x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.74x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
921,600 dots
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920,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
19.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
Yes |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
3200 |
6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
200 |
80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 200-3200, Extensions to 100 and 6400 |
Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Flash, Color Temperature from 2,500K to 9,900K, Custom (3) |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/8000 - 30 sec |
1/4000 - 250 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
40-segment Honeycomb Pattern, 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: |
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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 |
Self Timer: |
2 or 10 seconds |
2, 10, 3 in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
No |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
n/a |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st/2nd Slow Sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
n/a |
n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
n/a |
0.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/250 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot shoe, PC-sync |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / MS Duo / MS PRO Duo / Microdrive |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
Yes |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, cRAW, RAW+JPEG; (ARW 2.0) |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound |
Included Memory: |
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70.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
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No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
Wired or wireless |
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Connections (extended): |
DC input, Multi-connector, Sync termimal, Remote terminal, HDMI Type-C minijack |
Mini HDMI (Type C) with Viera Link |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.40 |
0.77 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.41 |
0.75 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
15 |
16 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.79 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
5.0 |
11.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
11 |
12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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11.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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12 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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11.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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12 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.18 seconds |
0.24 seconds |
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): |
0.153 seconds |
0.255 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
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0.45 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.072 seconds |
0.010 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Full AF shutter lag, 23-area: 0.228s
Full AF shutter lag, Quick mode: 0.246s |
Startup Time: |
0.5 seconds |
3.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
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3.1 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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330 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
880 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
NP-FM500H Lithium-ion rechargeable |
3.6V 1250mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary NP-FM500H 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: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
Image Data Converter SR, Image Data Lightbox SR, Remote Camera Control (all Windows & Macintosh), Picture Motion Browser (Windows only). |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, Adobe Reader |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows 2000Pro/XP/Vista; Mac OS X (v 10.1.3+) |
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Notes & Features: |
24.6MP Full-frame CMOS sensor, In-body SteadyShot Image Stabilization, Intelligent Preview, Enhanced DRO, Magnesium-alloy Body, Dust/Moisture Resistance, 100K Shutter, 3 User Programmable Memory Modes, AF Micro-adjustment, Top Mounted LCD, Quick Navigation system, Custom button, PhotoTV HD output via HDMI optimized for Sony Bravia TVs. |
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. |