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Verdict:

Exceptional photo and video quality, nippy performance and lots of creative control – as close to perfect as we've seen from a compact camera

Review Date: 4 Sep 2012

Price when reviewed: £399

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Supplier: http://www.cliftoncameras.co.uk

Reviewed By: Ben Pitt

Our Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications
Part Code	DMC-LX7EB-K
Review Date	4 Sep 2012
Rating
CCD effective megapixels	10.0 megapixels
CCD size	1/1.7in
Viewfinder	optional electronic
Viewfinder magnification, coverage	N/A
LCD screen size	3.0in
LCD screen resolution	920,000 pixels
Articulated screen
Live view
Optical zoom	3.8x
Zoom 35mm equivalent	24-90mm
Image stabilisation	optical, lens based
Maximum image resolution	3,648x2,736
File formats	JPEG, RAW; AVCHD, MPEG-4

Camera Controls
Exposure modes	program, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual
Shutter speed	250 to 1/4,000 seconds
Aperture range	f/1.4-8 (wide) f/2.3-8 (tele)
ISO range (at full resolution)	80 to 6400
Exposure compensation	+/-3 EV
White balance	auto, 5 presets with fine tuning, manual, Kelvin
Additional image controls	contrast, saturation, sharpness, noise reduction, i.Dynamic
Manual focus
Closest macro focus	1cm
Auto-focus modes	multi, flexible spot, face detect, tracking
Metering modes	multi, centre-weighted, centre, face detect
Flash	auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, rear curtain, red-eye reduction
Drive modes	single, continuous, self-timer, AE bracket, WB bracket, HDR, panorama, interval, multi-exposure

Physical
Memory slot	SDXC
Mermory supplied	70MB internal
Battery type	Li-ion
Battery Life (tested)	330 shots
Connectivity	USB, AV, mini HDMI
Body material	aluminium
Lens mount	N/A
Focal length multiplier	N/A
Kit lens model name	N/A
Accessories	USB cable, neck strap
Weight	298g
Size	66x111x50mm

Buying Information
Warranty	one year RTB
Price	£399
Supplier	http://www.cliftoncameras.co.uk
Details	www.panasonic.co.uk

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one question

I got one, maybe silly question about sample photos taken in analyses from NEX 3, and Panasonic GF5. Are they in same pixel sizes? I mean, LX7 have 10 MPix, and Nex 3 have 16 MPix.
If these photos here are representing the maximum resolution each of one of them, that's even better for the LX7 results.

By panonski on 15 Oct 2012

one question

By panonski on 15 Oct 2012

@panonski

The sample image that compares the LX7 with the GF5 and NEX-F3 shows each shot at 1:1 pixel ratio (when you click to enlarge). So the other cameras make up some ground by having more pixels overall, but the LX7 still comes top in this test by my reckoning.

By Ben_Pitt on 18 Oct 2012

-> even better then

So, these camera with 10 MPiX beat up Sony Nex with 16 MpIX? :)
I spot this LX7 when it arrived, and I must say - my RICOX CAPLIO GX 200 must go to another pocket :)

By panonski on 21 Oct 2012

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