Leica D-Lux 7 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100

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      Specifications

      General Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      BrandLeicaPanasonic
      ModelD-Lux 7Lumix DMC-LX100
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      MSRP$1195$899
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeAdvanced CompactAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels21.77 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels17 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 25,600200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4736 x 35524112 x 3088
      Other Resolutions4928 x 3288 (3:2), 5152 x 2904 (16:9), 3552 x 3552 (1:1)4112 x 3088, 4272 x 2856, 4480 x 2520, 3088 x 3088, 2976 x 2232, 3120 x 2086, 3840 x 2160, 2240 x 2240, 2048 x 1536, 2112 x 1408, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, standardFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points4949
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Crop Factor2x
      Focal Length10.9 - 34 mm10.9 - 34 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 75 mm24 - 75 mm
      Optical Zoom3.1x3.1x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.7 - 2.8f/1.7 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution1,240k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.7x0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,760k dot2,764k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3
      Shutter Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Min Shutter Speed1800 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting11.0 fps11.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 11 fps at 17 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8.3 MP
      Up to 40 fps
      Flash Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Auto/Red-Eye Reduction
      First-Curtain Sync
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction
      Off
      Second-Curtain Sync
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      off
      Flash Range7.00 m at included external flash at ISO 100
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe MountShoe Mount
      Exposure Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter PriorityAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      DXO Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      DxO Low Light ISO553
      DxO Color Depth22.3
      DxO Dynamic Range12.5
      DxO Overall Score67
      Video Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Internal Recording ModesMP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 23.98/29.97 fps [100 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [20 to 28 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 29.97 fps [10 Mb/s]
      AVCHD
      1920 x 1080p at 59.94 fps
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      IP Streaming
      Terminals Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Audio I/ONo
      Power I/O1 x Micro-USB Input
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Dimensions118 x 66 x 64 mm (4.65 x 2.6 x 2.52")115 x 66 x 55 mm (4.53 x 2.6 x 2.17")
      Weight (inc. batteries)403 g (0.89 lb / 14.22 oz)393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 6 x 4.7"6.55 x 5.95 x 4.45"
      Package Weight2 lb1.86 lb
      Power and Storage Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Battery PackDP-DC15
      Battery Life340 shots300 shots
      USB Charging
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Leica D-Lux 7 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor


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