Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

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    Highlights

    • 10.1 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 80 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 23 Focus Points (23 Cross-type)
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 920k dot Fixed Screen
    • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 was announced in 2012 and is a 1/1.7-inch (7.44 x 5.58 mm) Standard Compact camera with 10.1 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 6,400 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 920k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen and Viewfinder
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Panasonic -LXx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Panasonic -LXx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Panasonic LX7 October
    2012    		 10.1 MP
    1/1.7-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    920k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic LX5
    Compare
    		December
    2011    		 10.1 MP
    1/1.63-inch    		 80 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Panasonic LX3
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    		November
    2008    		 10.1 MP
    1/1.63-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 vs Lumix DMC-LX5 vs Lumix DMC-LX3.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
    •   Internal Storage
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   23 Focus Points
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 to its predecessor Lumix DMC-LX5 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
    Timelapse Recording vs
    Multi Area Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Continuous Autofocus vs
    Face Detection vs
    Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.4 vs f/2.0
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.3 vs f/3.3
    Higher Resolution Screen 920k dot vs 460k dot
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 2.5 fps
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 147 vs 132
    Higher DxO Color Depth 20.7 vs 19.6
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 11.7 vs 10.8
    Higher DxO Overall Score 50 vs 41
    Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
    Internal Storage 70 MB vs 40 MB
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
    Smaller Sensor 1/1.7-inch vs 1/1.63-inch
    Lower Native ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
    Heavier 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz) vs 271 g (0.60 lb / 9.56 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 vs Lumix DMC-LX5.

    Successor

    In 2016 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 was replaced by Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
    Sensor Type BSI-CMOS vs CMOS
    Larger Sensor 1-inch vs 1/1.7-inch
    Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 10.1 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
    Higher Boosted ISO 25,600 vs 12,800
    Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 3648 x 2736
    More Focus Points 49 vs 23
    Touch-to-Focus vs
    Center Autofocus vs
    Selective Autofocus vs
    Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
    Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
    Touch Screen vs
    Higher Resolution Screen 1,040k dot vs 920k dot
    Average Metering vs
    Higher DxO Low Light ISO 581 vs 147
    Higher DxO Color Depth 22.8 vs 20.7
    Higher DxO Dynamic Range 12.5 vs 11.7
    Higher DxO Overall Score 70 vs 50
    Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs
    DOWNGRADES Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
    Higher Native ISO 125 vs 80
    Reachs More Telephoto 72 mm vs 90 mm
    Less Optical Zoom 3x vs 3.8x
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/2.8 vs f/2.3
    Min Macro Focus Distance 3 cm vs 1 cm
    Viewfinder vs Electronic (optional)
    Lower Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 11.0 fps
    External Flash Connectivity vs
    Heavier 310 g (0.68 lb / 10.93 oz) vs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
    Shorter Battery Life 260 shots vs 330 shots

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 vs Lumix DMC-LX10.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 920k dot resolution.

    Camera does not have a built-in viewfinder but an optional electronic viewfinder can be attached.

    Sensor

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 features a 10.1 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 41.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 6,400 and expands to 80 - 12,800 in boosted mode.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 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 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

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    Panasonic LX3
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    1/1.63-inch

    10.1 MP

    Panasonic LX5
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    1/1.63-inch

    10.1 MP

    Panasonic LX10
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    1-inch

    20.1 MP

    Panasonic GX850
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    Micro Four Thirds

    16 MP

    Panasonic G95
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    Micro Four Thirds

    20.3 MP

    Canon R7
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    APS-C

    32.5 MP

    Canon R6 II
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    Full Frame

    24.2 MP

    Canon 5DS
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Sony DSLR-A380
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    APS-C

    14.2 MP

    Sony a7R IV
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    Full Frame

    61.0 MP

    Canon Rebel SL1
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Pentax K-01
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    APS-C

    16 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Type C Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Internal Storage and External Storage Slots

    The camera has 70 MB internal storage and a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps.


    Flash

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 8.50 m and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

    Physical Parameters

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has dimensions of 111 x 68 x 46 mm (4.37 x 2.68 x 1.81"). It weighs 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    111 mm (4.37")

    68 mm (2.68")

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    46 mm (1.81")

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    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 dimensions

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    60

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 gets a score of 60 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    82

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 gets a score of 82 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Evaluation

    We evaluate Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and give score of 62 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    AVERAGE
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    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 a score of 62 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Low DxO Overall Score - 50

    Photo

    GOOD
    75

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 a score of 75 for Photo parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    66

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 a score of 66 for Focusing parameters.

    •   23 Focus Points
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    68

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 a score of 68 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 a score of 55 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    42

    We give Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 a score of 42 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 298 g (0.66 lb / 10.51 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
    •   Internal Storage


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