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Panasonic has announced the follow to its well received LX5 enthusiast compact camera in the shape of the Lumix DMC-LX7, which now packs a handy aperture ring around its Leica lens.
The LX7 comes with a slightly smaller sensor than the LX5, trading a slightly smaller sensor size for a super-fast F1.4-2.3 wide angle 3.8x optical zoom covering a 24-90mm equivalent range.
Moving to f1.4 is quite a leap from the LX5′s maximum aperture of f2.0, and this should open up more low light opportunities and allow creative ‘defocusing.’
New sensor
Inside the LX7 is a 10.1MP MOS sensor – a change from its predecessor’s CCD – with Panasonic claiming a S/N ratio improved by 1.5 dB, backed by an Intelligent NR (Noise Reduction) which applies optimal noise reduction in multiple steps.
The camera is a pretty speedy operator too, managing high-speed consecutive shooting at 11 fps (frames per second) in full resolution with mechanical shutter and 5 fps with continuous AF (Auto Focus). The max ISO sensitivity has been boosted to 6400 from 3200.
As ever, there’s loads of auto/manual shooting modes on offer, as well as 16 filter options plus a handy Time Lapse Shot function and a built-in neutral-density (ND) filter.
The LX7 can shoot 1080p60 movies (50p for European examples) in AVCHD Progressive format with stereo sound, while around the back is a large 3″ 920k dot LCD. An accessory port allows the use of an optional high-res electronic viewfinder in the hotshoe.
Panasonic’s flagship compact camera looks much the same as its predecessors, although we’re very much liking the look of the new aperture ring.
The smaller sensor is a bit of a disappointment though, particularly when rivals like Sony are managing to fit a much larger sensor into their attractive new RX100 camera, although the as-yet-unannounced pricing will be critical.
Here’s the full specs – scroll down for the press release.
Additional camera accessories include:
Panasonic has announced the follow to its well received LX5 enthusiast compact camera in the shape of the Lumix DMC-LX7, which now packs a handy aperture ring around its Leica lens.
The LX7 comes with a slightly smaller sensor than the LX5, trading a slightly smaller sensor size for a super-fast F1.4-2.3 wide angle 3.8x optical zoom covering a 24-90mm equivalent range.
Moving to f1.4 is quite a leap from the LX5′s maximum aperture of f2.0, and this should open up more low light opportunities and allow creative ‘defocusing.’
New sensor
Inside the LX7 is a 10.1MP MOS sensor – a change from its predecessor’s CCD – with Panasonic claiming a S/N ratio improved by 1.5 dB, backed by an Intelligent NR (Noise Reduction) which applies optimal noise reduction in multiple steps.
The camera is a pretty speedy operator too, managing high-speed consecutive shooting at 11 fps (frames per second) in full resolution with mechanical shutter and 5 fps with continuous AF (Auto Focus). The max ISO sensitivity has been boosted to 6400 from 3200.
As ever, there’s loads of auto/manual shooting modes on offer, as well as 16 filter options plus a handy Time Lapse Shot function and a built-in neutral-density (ND) filter.
The LX7 can shoot 1080p60 movies (50p for European examples) in AVCHD Progressive format with stereo sound, while around the back is a large 3″ 920k dot LCD. An accessory port allows the use of an optional high-res electronic viewfinder in the hotshoe.
Panasonic’s flagship compact camera looks much the same as its predecessors, although we’re very much liking the look of the new aperture ring.
The smaller sensor is a bit of a disappointment though, particularly when rivals like Sony are managing to fit a much larger sensor into their attractive new RX100 camera, although the as-yet-unannounced pricing will be critical.
Here’s the full specs – scroll down for the press release.
Dimensions 4.4 x 2.6 x 1.8 in/(111 x 67 x 46 mm)
Weight 10.5 oz (298 g)
Image Capture
Sensor Type Panasonic CMOS
1/1.7″ (approx. 0.59 in. diagonal)
12.70 megapixels (total)/10.10 megapixels (effective)
Filter Type RGBG
Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3
Image Dimensions 3648 x 2736 (10.0 megapixels)
3072 x 2304 (7.1 megapixels)
2560 x 1920 (4.9 megapixels)
2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels)
1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels)
640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
3776 x 2520 (9.5 megapixels)
3168 x 2112 (6.7 megapixels)
2656 x 1768 (4.7 megapixels)
2112 x 1408 (3.0 megapixels)
2048 x 1360 (2.8 megapixels)
640 x 424 (0.3 megapixels)
3968 x 2232 (8.9 megapixels)
3328 x 1872 (6.2 megapixels)
2784 x 1568 (4.4 megapixels)
2208 x 1248 (2.8 megapixels)
Capture Speed Continuous: 11.0 frames per second for 12 frames
Image Quality 2 levels
Image Preview / Review
LCD 3.0 in. diagonal920,000 dots
Lens
Image Stabilization Yes
Focal Length 4.7 – 17.7mm (actual)
24 – 90mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range f/1.4 (wide) / f/2.3 (tele) – f/8 using multistage diaphragm with 3 step ND filter
Focusing System Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Has AF assist lamp
Manual focus possible
Focusing Range Normal: 20″ – infinity (50 cm – infinity)
Macro: 0.4″ – 4,082″ (1 cm – 10,000 cm)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV steps
Shutter Speed 250 – 1/4000 second
Exposure Modes Aperture, Shutter, Manual
Metering Modes Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance Image Sensor – Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1, White Set 2
Internal Flash Modes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st/2nd Slow Sync
Range: 0.8 – 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 – 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Flash Exposure Compensation +/- EV
Creative
Scene 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
Digital Zoom Standard up to 4x, Intelligent Zoom up to 2x
Self Timer Yes, 2, 10, 3 in 10 seconds
Movie Format AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound with audio
Storage
File System Complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File Format RAW, RAW+JPEG, JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO
Connectivity
Other DC Input, Mini HDMI with Viera Link
Power
Battery Type 3.6V 1250mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form Factor Proprietary
Product Bundle
Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, Adobe Reader
Battery / Charger 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory 70.0MB Internal
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant Yes
PictBridge Compliant Yes
Internal Microphone Yes
Internal Speaker Yes
Tripod Mount Yes
Remote Control No
Notes 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.
Weight 10.5 oz (298 g)
Image Capture
Sensor Type Panasonic CMOS
1/1.7″ (approx. 0.59 in. diagonal)
12.70 megapixels (total)/10.10 megapixels (effective)
Filter Type RGBG
Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3
Image Dimensions 3648 x 2736 (10.0 megapixels)
3072 x 2304 (7.1 megapixels)
2560 x 1920 (4.9 megapixels)
2048 x 1536 (3.1 megapixels)
1600 x 1200 (1.9 megapixels)
640 x 480 (0.3 megapixels)
3776 x 2520 (9.5 megapixels)
3168 x 2112 (6.7 megapixels)
2656 x 1768 (4.7 megapixels)
2112 x 1408 (3.0 megapixels)
2048 x 1360 (2.8 megapixels)
640 x 424 (0.3 megapixels)
3968 x 2232 (8.9 megapixels)
3328 x 1872 (6.2 megapixels)
2784 x 1568 (4.4 megapixels)
2208 x 1248 (2.8 megapixels)
Capture Speed Continuous: 11.0 frames per second for 12 frames
Image Quality 2 levels
Image Preview / Review
LCD 3.0 in. diagonal920,000 dots
Lens
Image Stabilization Yes
Focal Length 4.7 – 17.7mm (actual)
24 – 90mm (35mm equivalent)
Aperture Range f/1.4 (wide) / f/2.3 (tele) – f/8 using multistage diaphragm with 3 step ND filter
Focusing System Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable)
Has AF assist lamp
Manual focus possible
Focusing Range Normal: 20″ – infinity (50 cm – infinity)
Macro: 0.4″ – 4,082″ (1 cm – 10,000 cm)
Exposure
ISO Sensitivity Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV steps
Shutter Speed 250 – 1/4000 second
Exposure Modes Aperture, Shutter, Manual
Metering Modes Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 3.0EV in 1/3EV increments
White Balance Image Sensor – Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1, White Set 2
Internal Flash Modes: Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st/2nd Slow Sync
Range: 0.8 – 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 – 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto)
Flash Exposure Compensation +/- EV
Creative
Scene 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
Digital Zoom Standard up to 4x, Intelligent Zoom up to 2x
Self Timer Yes, 2, 10, 3 in 10 seconds
Movie Format AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound with audio
Storage
File System Complies with Design Rule for Camera File System (DCF)
File Format RAW, RAW+JPEG, JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO
Connectivity
Other DC Input, Mini HDMI with Viera Link
Power
Battery Type 3.6V 1250mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable
Battery Form Factor Proprietary
Product Bundle
Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, Adobe Reader
Battery / Charger 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable battery and charger
Flash Memory 70.0MB Internal
Other
Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) compliant Yes
PictBridge Compliant Yes
Internal Microphone Yes
Internal Speaker Yes
Tripod Mount Yes
Remote Control No
Notes 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.
Additional camera accessories include:
- External Optical View Finder: DMW-VF1
- Filter Adaptor: DMW-FA1 NEW
- MC Protector: DMW-LMCH37
- ND Filter: DMW-LND37
- PL Filter: DMW-LPLA37 NEW
- External Flash: DMW-FL220 (GN22) / DMW-FL360 (GN36) / DMW-FL500 (GN50)
- Genuine Leather Case: DMW-CLX7 NEW
- Battery Pack: DMW-BCJ13
- RAW and RAW+JPEG data recording options
- Aspect Bracket / White Balance Bracket
- HDR mode
- Panorama Shot mode
- 3D Photo mode
- Creative Retouch