Nikon D7000 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelD7000Lumix DMC-LX100
      Predecessor ModelNikon D90
      Successor ModelNikon D7100 Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II
      MSRP$899
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRAdvanced Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.6 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.9 Megapixel16.84 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.2 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 25,600100 - 25,600
      Photo Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      ProcessorEXPEED 2Venus Engine
      Max Image Resolution4928 x 32644112 x 3088
      Other Resolutions3696 x 2448, 2464 x 16324112 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 Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, standard
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing2 or 3 exposures in increments of 1, 2 or 3
      Focus Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points3949
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Focal Length10.9 - 34 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 75 mm
      Optical Zoom3.1x
      Maximum Aperturef/1.7 - 2.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT-LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution921k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.95x1.39x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.63x0.7x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,764k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-3 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.0 fps11.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 40 fps
      Flash Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      Rear curtain
      Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      on w/redeye reduction
      slow sync
      slow sync w/redeye reduction
      off
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1007.00 m at included external flash at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing2 to 3 exposures in increments of 1/3 to 2 EV
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, WirelessShoe Mount
      Exposure Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing (3 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      DxO Low Light ISO1167553
      DxO Color Depth23.522.3
      DxO Dynamic Range13.912.5
      DxO Overall Score8067
      Video Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, AVCHD
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Dimensions132 x 105 x 77 mm (5.2 x 4.13 x 3.03")115 x 66 x 55 mm (4.53 x 2.6 x 2.17")
      Weight (inc. batteries)780 g (1.72 lb / 27.51 oz)393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.7 x 6.7 x 5.8"6.55 x 5.95 x 4.45"
      Package Weight4.75 lb1.86 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Battery PackEN-EL15
      Battery Life1050 shots300 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageDual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon D7000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100
      Self Timer 2 or 10 secondsYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Virtual Horizon Camera Indicator


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