Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 10.1 Megapixel Digital Camera with 3.8x24mm Wide-Angle Leica Optical Zoom Lens, 9 FPS High Speed Continuous Shooting, Black

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Shopper : what is the optimal zoom in this camera?RICHARD C : At the time I bought it, the LX 7 was the best point and shoot I could buy. The images are great and the video is very good. You will not be disappointed.FLOYD O : The Lumix LX7 has a 35mm equivalent zoom Len of 24-90mm When you ask optimal that is very subjective. It can depend upon the lighting, subject matter, contrast, color etc. I've had excellent results throughout the entire focal range with this camera for almost all of my images. I've taken it throughout Italy on 2 trips, one trip my wife shot "The Laundry of Italy" a wonderful collection of the locals laundry hanging out o dry from windows overhead. Almost all of these were taken at the 90mm focal length and the details, contrast and color saturation are superb. So much so we printed a coffee table book of her collection of these images
Sharon S : Hi, I've recently purchase an LX-7 and wondered, how hard is it to get the ring off around the lens to put the adapter on to use filter? Will I need a special tool? and then a new lens cap, as the filters are bigger than the one that comes with the camera? And it seems like this is advisable, right?RICHARD C : Sharon don't do it! You will destroy the camera. Check on line for a clip -on filter. I don't see why a filter matters. If you use PE or PS you can do the same thing when you open the RAW image in Camera RAW or later in Photoshop. This is my walk around camera, I love it.BARRY S : It can be very difficult. I damaged (deformed) the barrel on mine the first time I tried. I recommend taking it to a camera shop and letting them remove it. The new ring comes with a lens cap which will fit it. You can retain the original ring and lens cap in case you ever want to change back.FLOYD O : You won't need a special tool but I found the ring to be very tight the first time I removed it so just be careful as you turn it. Your filter may not necessarily be a larger diameter so you may not need a new lens cap. Try to buy a filter the same size as the ring and don't use an adapter. If you must use an adapter the confirm the size when you purchase your filter to see if you need a new capDENNIS G : Sorry but I have not used a filter.PAUL L : The ring is a little difficult but can be done without any tools...there are a few videos on it. Just put - Lumix DMC-LX7 Take off lens ring - or similar in google or youtube They make it look easy but it requires a good effort. I thought like you did and went through the filter routine but then just went back to the original set up. I leave the filters for the bigger format cameras. But you can do it and I do miss the use of the polarizer, truth be told.BOON G : No special tool is needed, the ring screws right off--use your (index/middle finger/thumb) fingertips to gently ease it open. I don't use a filter on my LX7--the front element shrugs off misting/light rain and dust. Just clean the front element carefully and don't use the camera in even moderate drizzle. And yes a new lens cap may be necessary if the filter is a larger diameter, of course. I trust you'll have great fun with the LX7, you have a very fine and versatile camera!
Uncle Larry U : Vanguard Alta Pro 263AB,100 head compatible with the lumix lx7? I vaguely remember a precaution note about about the LX7 & tripod - screw? or 5.5?MICHAEL W : I'm really not sure as I'm not familiar with that head and I haven't put the LX7 on any tripod yet. I do know that I LOVE the LX7 though!!RICHARD E : When all else fails, "Read the manual".

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2016-01-01T08:38:32

Rated 5 out of 5

LX7

Perfect compromise between size, aperture, resolution, etc. Extremely sharp lens.

DENNIS G.

2015-04-28T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great value

Perfect for the price. Great for MACRO and lowlight. The best value in a Travel Cam. You won't be disappointed. Great and steady video. No threads for filters- need to buy added thread hardware ($10) to add UV filter etc.

MIKE F.

2014-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great pocket camera

this is an update of my previous review. I found max shutter speed isn't low, at 1/4000s. I also had forgotten the built in ND filter for very bright, high contrast situations. over all the rating is now a tad higher.

KEITH M.

2014-04-20T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

nice pocket rocket

I wanted a camera to drop in my pocket on my lazy no DSLR days. I picked this for the lens speed. pros: fast lens. does nice macro, 4 custom settings. a real aperture ring!!! very good EVF which is an option. the lens is very sharp. several usable scene and artistic modes. cons: the screen is difficult to see in bright light and is fixed. slow max shutter speed, making the f1.4 not so usable on bright scenes. All in all it is a really nice well built camera. while not a super zoom like many of the newer P&S cameras the 24-90mm equivalent is suitable for most walk around and street photography. the f1.4 lens is excellent and super sharp with a real macro mode. the ability to change aspect, 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 is a nice touch,. I found the best resolution on mine to be at 4:3. The EVF is an option, but great as it has a real, large diopter dial you can actually adjust. You do have to flip it up to the waist level position to do this, but still easier to use with more range than many DSLRs. Battery life is around 200 shots. I haven't tried video yet so not sure about how long it will last in that mode. I do like the night scene mode. Panorama is ok, moving objects (cars, people) get truncated or doubled, I didn't experience the vertical banding others have seen though. unlike some the menus are easy to use. I would rate this as a 4 & 1/2 star.

KEITH M.

2014-04-07T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Wish it had a viewfinder

This is a beutiful little camera and takes beautiful photos. Unfortunately, without a viewfinder, its impossible to see what you are taking in outdoor lighting. The viewfinder attachment is $150 which pushes the price up to the SLR range. Ofcourse, the absent viewfinder allows it to be very compact which is a plus. Also a real plus is the beautiful indoor photographs it takes. The color it captures in low light is more true to life than any other digital I have had including a Canon Rebel Xti. Aside from the lack of a viewfinder, some distortion of images from the wide lens makes it not ideal for things like architectural photography, but its still great for closeups and snapshots.

LShipp

2014-02-17T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

I love this camera

I have used this camera in several environments and found that the Leica lens and Panasonic programming have produced great results, even the special effects. The pictures have been sharp and the color is vivid. My concerns are that the camera is small and not easy to hold, the controls are not easily learned and the zoom length is slightly limited (24-90mm. Also VERY fast lens.

Lucky

2013-12-02T19:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great little camera

We used this while touring Bhutan, substituting for our bigger Nikon dslr. Good battery life, goodnin low light, but the view screen was, as expected, not as easy to use as a viewfinder might be. Over a thousand pics later, including the top of Mt. everest, woul have to say this was a good buy.

Gonzo's d.

2013-10-13T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great buy

Great easy point and shoot camera but also for the more advanced photographer.

Swissidoodle

2013-10-05T21:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

LX7 Panoramic Function

The "panoramic scene" function of LX7 is not that good, as it is not sharp enough in comparison to LX5 which using "panorama assist" function.

Stephen

2013-07-20T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love this camera

Love this camera! It takes amazing reach colors and high quality pictures and videos. Love the art mode for images - you and create your own photography art and no need to retouch. Great size that doesn't feel heavy at all. The battery life doesn't last that long when you shoot a lot of videos but the charger is light and small so you can bring it with you everywhere.

Mari

2013-06-14T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Underrated Gem

The Lens for this camera is amazing for what it offers as bright as F1.4 on the wide to telephoto at F2.3 even the highly regarded RX100 which stops at a slow F4.9 can't be touched it really makes a difference despite the small image sensor. Not only that the wide angle lens at 24mm (in 35mm format) is a big bonus especially for taking photos of wide areas such as churches, buildings. landscapes. I'm coming from using cameras such as RX100, OMD E-M5 which I had to recently sell due to expenses lately. It's one of the open secret bargains of serious compacts.

Rain

2013-05-27T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Camera Bliss

While other people find fault with this camera, I can find none. It's got a nice, fast, clear, and distortion free Leica lens. In addition, when you press the shutter button, it actually takes the photo that instant. You can also take many more after that without waiting. It's got a good amount of zoom for when you can't manaul zoom (aka move). It's slowest fstop is faster than most DSLR lenses fastest fstop. As such, this cameara takes wonderful low light photos. The lens also has vibration reduction built in. I've taken some hand held photos in very low light that look amazing. The close up shooting of this lens is also amazing. Without macro focus on, I've been able to focus at 2-3 inches. With Macro I measured it at about 1 CM. I'm generally not a big fan of built-in flashes, but I have to make an exception for this flash. It's fill at close and even medium ranges is better than I've seen, even with the Nikon SB-400. It also has front/rear curtain sync. Amazing. The next feature I really like about this camera is the rear display. It's got double the pixels. This makes the display of images in-camera for a basic sanity check on photo quality a reality. In addition, it's a nice monitor for showing friends/family a photo after it's taken. It also works reasonably well outdoors too. Combine this camera with the high-resolution electronic viewfinder and you have a camera nearly as powerful as most DSLR's. One advanatage of the electronic viewfinder is that folks with glasses can shoot with/without the glasses. It also has a diopter adjust! No, you don't get the range of super zooms, but what you do get is a powerful camera. You get all of the Aperture/Shutter priority modes as well as Program. In addition, you can setup your own personal settings to a selector on the function knob. Very versatile camera that can fill the needs of most people. At the price I paid, the lens you get, and the capability, this camera is literally a steal. It's so good in fact, that I've traded in my Nikon DSLR, lenses and flash. It's just that good for what I shoot.

Mizzouxc

2013-05-27T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent camera

The camera is a joy to use and takes great pictures in low light. It also has a high resolution display and has a very fast focus. I was not fond of the lens cap so I installed an auto lens cap along with a UV filter to protect the lens. It's a little big to be a true pocket camera, but I bought an Op/Tech compact sling and it works perfect with the camera.

LARRY E.

2013-05-21T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great Buy

Just got this camera and was looking for a camera that satisfied the need for a camera that was easy to use (for my wife) and a camera that offered some advanced features similar to my Canon 7D when we are on vacation. This is my second Lumix, and with limited use thus far, this camera clearly accomplishes both. I was pleased with the build quality and features offered with this camera and am anxious to take this camera on our next trip to shoot photos. My hope is that it will provide great results without compromise. By this I mean obtaining great quality photos without having to pack all the big DSLR gear when on short trips. My wife loves the iA mode on this camera for ease of use and all around versatility. The price/Package deal offered was the best I found after researching several sites.....thanks ADORAMA!

Bronco B.

2013-05-15T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Gawd I Love this Camera

This camera is perfect for my needs. I have a job that requires me to travel often and I don't have the means or desire to travel around with a huge camera and tons of glass so this camera is exactly what I wanted and the images look great.

Private H.

2013-05-02T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

All the buttons are perfectly located!

I love where all the buttons are located, easy to change settings without needing to go into the menu. Love the Leica lens and having the aspect ratio changes so easy. Love having the f stops easy to change. I'm a painter, so I take alot of reference photos and the quality of images is important to me. This camera delivers!

Sunshine

2013-04-22T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Detail and color quality!

This camera beats most at image quality! Also useful is the option of a manual setting.

Pushkin

2013-04-01T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast small and great everyday camera

For the price, I think best on the market. You could get better image quality is the same camera size but maybe twice the price. Finding the filter lens kit is a problem - still working on that!

WAFIK F.

2013-03-26T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Bright Lens

I bought this camera for my wife because she was taking awful pictures of people with her old camera due to the dark lens in low light situations. This camera has a lot of controls, which I really like. The best feature is the aperture control on the lens. Limiting the ISO is another nice perk. This camera can be easy to setup for novice photographer, and at the same time, be a lot of fun for enthusiast photographers. I chose this camera instead of the micro 4/3 camera because of the compact size and the lens. I haven't taken too many pictures yet, but the results that I have seen are awesome. It's almost the perfect travel camera. The only thing missing is the weather sealed gaskets. I highly recommend this camera.

JORDAN W.

2013-03-25T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Compact Camera

I bought this camera as a small compact camera for the few places that I cannot bring my dslr. It serves this purpose perfectly. It has an F1.4 Leica lens which makes it better than any of its competition in low light and shallow depth of field. This camera is basically the same camera as the Leica D-Lux 6 at less than half the price, I wouldn't be surprised at all if every component is identical and the only differences are purely cosmetic. My only two complaints are that the camera has a limited zoom range and that it is only a 10 megapixel sensor. Also a GPS sensor would be a nice addition to this camera. I am told that the 10 megapixel sensor was chosen to allow for an f1.4 lens that would have been cost prohibitive in a larger sensor camera. Overall no camera on the market has every feature I would want in a point and shoot camera that I can carry everywhere, but this comes very close.

Jim B.

2013-03-25T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

what a lovely little camera

Great indoor pictures without using the flash. It is ideal for taking pictures where flash use is restricted i.e. museum.

PATRICK Y.

2013-03-23T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

AWESOMENESS!

It's got to be the camera! I've never shot pictures this good. It's fast and does an excellent job capturing my family's adventures.

Michael R.

2013-03-17T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

best bang your buck!

best bang for your buck! you won't regret it!

jason u.

2013-03-13T21:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

very disappointing

i bought this because i was sick of carrying my DSLR around but believe me, this is NO substitute. in fact an iphone probably takes better pics! not only is it awkward to use, the sensor is just too small for any decent pics. i shoot only raws and still no good. and most third party software doesn't recognize the raws including lightroom 3. silkypix which comes with the camera isn't really that useful. you can't really do much unless you convert to a DNG which is a pain for every image you shoot! and even the leica lens is disappointing; lots of distortion and it never has that leica "look" which is the reason i bought the camera. i've NEVER been disappointed with anything leica until now. and it's completely useless at anything higher than 80 iso, just too much noise! i can't believe there are any good reviews for this camera. the only thing i like is the multiple exposure feature as my 5D doesn't have that. and the video looks nice but i'm not a video person so can't really vouch for that. i would strongly recommend you look for something else although not sure exactly what, short of a Leica M9 which is in a whole different price range. it's so sad that there is no German lensed camera in this range that is decent. i love leica (i only use zeiss & leica lenses on my 5D) but this is no leica. i even loved my old leica mini 35mm film camera but again this is no digital equivalent to that camera. the LX7 NEVER produces a great picture; it's a complete waste of 10 megapixels! an old canon 20D will put this to shame. so, so, so disappointed.....

bobbybuttonpusher

2013-03-10T21:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Great compact

great camera - i was looking for an in between camera between the cheapo point and shoot my wife has, the iphone and my slr. Wanted something fast and cheap but worthy of taking pretty good shots and the lx7 fit the bill... i was going to go for a PEN but with any real zoom it gets to big for pocketing. definitely a good addition to the camera arsenal!

Steve J.

2013-03-10T21:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Photos from a Tiny Camera

I like the least camera which can do the most work. The Lumix Lx7 is certainly a contender using that measurement. The Lumix LX7 will take bright clear images and video in almost any light and yet it is small enough to carry conveniently. I bought an extra battery because it is small and I use my camera a lot.

RICK K.

2013-02-20T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

perfect for my needs

I'd been in the market for a compact, go-anywhere sort of camera for a year or more. I had my mind set on the LX7 long before it came out: the LX5 was just what I wanted, but was over a year old before I learned about it, and I knew its successor would appear soon, so I waited. I'm glad I did. The wider aperture, ND filter, and faster processing time all came together to make the LX7 an even better fit for my needs than its predecessor. I wanted a discrete camera with good macro capability and a sensible zoom range to use as a walk-around camera, and act as a bridge between the iPhone 5 and the D7000. I've been very pleased with the LX7 thusfar (three weeks in), and while I've yet to scratch the surface of what it can do, I foresee several years of use and many thousands of shutter clicks that each have the potential to yield great photographs, limited only by my skill.

JAMES C.

2013-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Lumix LX7-- a great camera

i find nothing about this camera that isn't great. i use it much more than my dslrs.

umaxxi

2013-02-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

a must to have

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Panasonic DMC-LX7 Specifications

  • Body Type

    Compact

  • Max Resolution

    3648 x 2736

  • Resolutions

    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

  • System

    Image ratio: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
    Effective pixels: 10.1 megapixels
    Sensor photo detectors: 12.7 megapixels
    Sensor size: 1/1.7" (7.44 x 5.58 mm)
    Sensor type: CMOS
    Processor: Venus Engine
    Color space: sRGB, Adobe RGB

  • Imager

    ISO: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, (12800 with boost)
    White balance presets: 5
    Custom white balance: Yes (2)
    Image stabilization: Optical
    Uncompressed format: RAW
    JPEG quality levels: Fine, Standard
    File format: JPEG (DCF/Exif2.3) / RAW / MPO

  • Optics & Focus

    Focal length (equiv.): 24 90mm
    Optical zoom: 3.8x
    Autofocus: Contrast Detect (sensor) / Multi-area / Tracking / Single / Continuous / Live View
    Autofocus assist lamp: Yes
    Digital zoom: Yes (up to 4.5x)
    Manual focus: Yes
    Normal focus range: 50 cm (19.69")
    Macro focus range: 1 cm (.39")
    Number of focus points: 23

  • Screen/Viewfinder

    Articulated LCD: Fixed
    Screen size: 3"
    Screen dots: 920,000
    Touch screen: No
    Screen type: TFT Color LCD
    Live view: Yes
    Viewfinder type: Electronic (optional)

  • Maximum Aperture

    F1.4 - F2.3

  • Shutter

    60 sec to 1/4000 sec

  • Exposure Modes

    Intelligent Auto
    Program
    Aperture Priority
    Shutter Priority
    Manual
    Creative Video
    Creative Control

  • Scene Modes

    Portrait
    Soft Skin
    Scenery
    Panorama shot
    Sports
    Night Portrait
    Night Scenery
    Handheld Night Shot
    HDR
    Food
    Baby1
    Baby2
    Pet
    Sunset
    Glass Through
    3D Photo

  • Flash

    Built-in flash: Yes (Pop-up)
    Flash range: 8.5 m
    External flash: Yes (Hot-shoe)
    Flash modes: Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
    Continuous drive: Yes (11, 5, 2)
    Self-timer: Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec / 3 images)
    Metering modes: Multi / Center-weighted / Spot
    Exposure compensation: +/-3 EV (at 1/3 EV steps)
    WB Bracketing: No

  • Video

    Format: MPEG-4 / AVCHD
    Microphone: Stereo
    Speaker: Mono
    Resolutions: 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)

  • Video Resolution Notes

    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)

  • Storage

    Storage types: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
    Storage included: 70 MB Internal

  • Connectivity

    USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
    HDMI: Yes (mini HDMI TypeC)
    Wireless: None
    Remote control: No

  • Environment

    Environmentally sealed: No

  • Battery

    Battery: Battery Pack
    Battery: Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger
    Battery life (CIPA): 330

  • Other Features

    Orientation sensor: Yes
    Timelapse recording: Yes
    GPS: None

  • Dimensions

    111 x 68 x 46mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81")

  • Weight

    298g (0.66 lb)

  • UPC Code

    885170087361

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Excellent Compact Camera

By Jim B.

I bought this camera as a small compact camera for the few places that I cannot bring my dslr. It serves this purpose perfectly. It has an F1.4 Leica lens which makes it better than any of its competition in low light and shallow depth of field. This camera is basically the same camera as the Leica D-Lux 6 at less than half the price, I wouldn't be surprised at all if every component is identical and the only differences are purely cosmetic. My only two complaints are that the camera has ...

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what a lovely little camera

By PATRICK Y.

Great indoor pictures without using the flash. It is ideal for taking pictures where flash use is restricted i.e. museum.

Panasonic introduces the premium digital compact camera, the LUMIX DMC-LX7, from the world-renowned LX series which has been long acclaimed by photography enthusiasts for its high picture quality and creative descriptiveness. The LUMIX LX7 is equipped with a fully re-designed lens, image sensor and image processing engine for superior performance and stunning image quality. The Panasonic LUMIX LX-Series cameras have been extremely popular models for both professional and enthusiast photographers, who understand the value and superb image quality such a compact, affordable digital camera can offer.

Equipped with a newly developed 24mm ultra-wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX lens with 3.8x optical zoom, the LUMIX LX7's supreme lens also features F1.4 brightness at wide-end and F2.3 at tele-end. The F1.4 brightness is approximately 400% as bright as an F2.8 lens. The extraordinarily rich amount of light allows for the use of higher shutter speed to capture stunningly clear, sharp, blur-free images in low light situations and also provides impressive expression to images by reproducing exquisite gradation and mellow defocus to elevate photography.

The LUMIX LX7's lens unit consists of 11 elements in 10 groups with five aspherical lenses with nine aspherical surfaces, including the dual-sided aspherical surface ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens, which has never before been adopted by any Panasonic LUMIX digital camera or interchangeable lens. This advanced lens system makes it easy to produce beautiful photos in high resolution with minimal distortion and a pleasing, soft-focused background. Nano Surface Coating technology dramatically minimizes light reflection at entire visual range (380nm-780nm).

The LX7's 24mm ultra-wide-angle lens gives users a wider range of composition possibilities, capturing approximately 136% larger viewing space compared to that of a 28mm wide angle camera. Additionally, the LUMIX LX7's lens minimizes distortion at wide end so users obtain stunning, true-to-life images with outstanding resolution and detail.

The LUMIX LX7 adopts a new 1/1.7" 10.1-megapixel MOS Sensor that features an improved S/N ratio by 1.5 dB compared with its predecessor, the LUMIX DMC-LX5 which results in high resolution images with stunning clarity in high sensitivity recording and also in low ISO, reproducing rich gradation with wide dynamic range even when the situation is highly contrasted.

The LUMIX LX7's high performance Venus Engine also boasts advanced signal processing. The Intelligent NR (Noise Reduction) system keeps resolution high by optimizing the NR process applied to each part of an image. The Multi-process NR quickly detects brightness in each portion of a picture and applies optimal noise reduction in multiple steps. High-speed digital signal output has been integrated into the LUMIX LX7 to realize high-speed consecutive shooting at 11 fps (frames per second) in full resolution with mechanical shutter and 5 fps with continuous AF (Auto Focus).

Panasonic DMC-LX7 Features

  • Creative Control: Creative Control Mode offers 16 filter options including Soft Focus, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, One Point Color, Cross Process, Low Key, Toy Effect,Star Filter, Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, Hi Dynamic, Miniature Effect and the new exclusive Radial Defocus and Smooth Defocus modes.
  • Radial Defocus & Photo Style: Radial Defocus adds defocus effect radially from the light source while Smooth Defocus makes defocus figuration even smoother. Photo Style is also available to provide photos with finer expression with Standard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, Scenery, Portrait and Custom preset options.
  • Time Lapse: The Time Lapse Shot function allows users to capture a record of stationary observation for objects such as flowers coming into bloom, wild animals and moving clouds.
  • Manual Control: Full manual control is available on the LUMIX LX7 so advanced users can enjoy more creative photography.
  • Intelligent Imaging: The LUMIX LX7 features both iA (Intelligent Auto) and iA Plus modes. iA Plus enables background defocusing adjustments, exposure compensation and white balance for more flexible control.
  • Intelligent Modes: iA- POWER O.I.S., 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.
  • High Screen Visibility: Equipped with a new 3.0-inch 920,000-dot Intelligent LCD screen with super high resolution and wide angle viewing, the LUMIX LX7's screen brightness automatically adjusts in 11 steps as surrounding brightness levels change, ensuring easy visibility at all times.
  • On Board Controls: To enhance operability, the LUMIX LX7 has been equipped with an aperture ring, internal ND filter, focus lever and rear dial in order to control light source. The newly added Level Gauge detects horizontal or vertical angle of view which is helpful in keeping horizontal composition even when shooting in high or low angle.
  • Full HD Video: In addition to recording stunning still imagery, the LUMIX LX7 also records high resolution full-HD 1,920x1,080 60p videos in AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4 / H.264) format or 30p in MP4. A dedicated video record button enables instant video recording while shooting photographs without changing any settings.
  • High Quality Audio: The LUMIX LX7 also features high-quality sound, recorded with Dolby Digital Stereo Creator to offer highly realistic sound to images. The stereo microphone comes with a zoom noise reduction system and an Auto Wind Cut function blocks out most background noise from wind.
  • Creative Video Mode: Additionally, Creative Video mode lets users set the camera shutter speed, which can create special effects in videos, and aperture, which is convenient when there are several subjects at different distances, manually to create even more impressive videos.
  • Accessory Options: The LUMIX LX7 offers rich accessory options for camera expandability to match every shooting situation and style. The hot shoe atop the camera body allows for the attachment of advanced accessories including the optional tilt-shift Live View Finder (DMW-LVF2) which helps monitoring even under strong daylight with high visibility.