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Testseek.com have collected 104 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7.
Award: Most Awarded April 2013
April 2013
 
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104 Reviews
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The editors liked

  • Excellent photo quality
  • With less noise than typical compact cameras
  • Super fast F1.42.3
  • 3.8X optical zoom Leica lens allows for better low light shots
  • More background blur
  • Multiaspect sensor maintains the same focal length at all four aspect ratios
  • 3inch rotating LCD with 920
  • 000 pixels
  • Very good outdoor/low light visibility
  • Full manual controls with RAW support
  • Numerous ways to adjust w
  • Fast lens
  • One stop faster than predecessor
  • Lens sharp corner to corner
  • Image stabilization is rock-solid
  • Very close Macro mode
  • Very wide lens at 24mm
  • The lens is "the stuff of camera-lover dreams"
  • Fast autofocus and shutter lag
  • Very f...
  • Fast lens. 11fps burst mode. Accessory port for optional EVF. Shoots in Raw. Short shutter lag. 1080p60 video.
  • UltraBright F/1.4 2.3 maximum aperture
  • Very low image noise
  • Good lens sharpness
  • Low optical distortion
  • Excellent resistance to chromatic aberrations
  • Ultrafast autofocus
  • Instant shutterlag
  • Fast shottoshot speed
  • Smooth highquality video capture
  • Exc
  • Very bright f1.4-2.3 zoom lens
  • Dedicated aperture control ring
  • 11fps full-resolution burst shooting
  • Close 1cm macro focus
  • Shallow depth of field for macro shots.
  • Polished and refined design
  • Excellent lens with ultrafast aperture
  • Plenty of features
  • Option to add an EVF.

The editors didn't like

  • Redeye a problem
  • No removal tool in playback mode
  • Takes a long time (30 seconds) for camera to flush the buffer after a burst containing RAW images is taken
  • Vertical stripes in panoramic images
  • Cheapfeeling rear dial doesn't rotate smoothly
  • Flimsy door over battery/memory card compartment
  • Full manual on CDROM (it's not very userfriendly
  • Either)
  • Short telephoto lens at 90mm
  • Physical aperture ring can confuse
  • As maximum aperture changes when you zoom
  • Sluggish startup
  • Slow buffer clearing
  • Does not appear to be UHS-I compliant
  • Battery life not as good as predecessor
  • Slightly below average ...
  • Limited zoom range. Soft images at telephoto extreme. Noisy images at ISO 1600 and up. Control buttons are difficult to read
  • Belowaverage Auto WhiteBalance
  • Low color accuracy
  • Halfpress required for ExposurePriority and correct LiveHistogram
  • Slow optical zoom
  • Slow noisereduction
  • Modal EC control
  • 1s Filming delay
  • 1s Missing from videos
  • Accidentprone aspectratio slider
  • Po
  • Cap obsctructs lens on power up
  • Limited Creative Control effects
  • Aperture ring redundant in some modes
  • No Wifi
  • GPS or touch-screen.
  • Good screen but needs to be even better to match rivals.

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  Published: 2014-05-26, review by: avhub.com.au

  • Abstract:  While there is a general move towards higher-end compact cameras – as the lower end is overrun by the smartphones – the number of truly enthusiast-level models is still quite small. Canon's G-series PowerShots obviously qualify, so does Fujifi lm's X10, N...

 
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  Published: 2012-10-31, review by: cnet.com.au

  • Bright f/1.4 aperture lens. Built-in ND filter. Controls, dials and buttons all logically placed and easy to access. Very good image quality at low ISO levels
  • Lens cap design could have evolved so it doesn't obstruct the lens when opening. No external microphone jack
  • The LX7 is an excellent advanced compact camera that has great photo quality. We highly recommend investing in a better lens cap for a pain-free photography experience....

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  Published: 2012-10-19, review by: photoreview.com.au

  • Abstract:  Announced two years after its predecessor, the LX5, Panasonic's Lumix DMC-LX7 fits into the same market slot but now comes in a white body as well as traditional black. Its 10.1-megapixel sensor has the same resolution as the LX5's but it's a new CMOS chi...

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  Published: 2012-10-11, Author: Brent , review by: gizmodo.com.au

  • Yes. The DMC-LX7 has placed itself squarely in the middle between the S100 and the RX100, in terms of both price and performance. The S100 is slightly cheaper and way more pocketable, but photos aren't quite as good. The RX100 is more expensive and manual...

 
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  Published: 2012-10-04, review by: smh.com.au

  • Abstract:  DateOctober 4, 2012 Read later This 10-megapixel compact camera with a Leica-brand image-stabilised 24mm-90mm lens is the latest iteration in the LX range of top-level compacts from Panasonic. The lens aperture range is from f1.4-f2.3. An i...

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  Published: 2012-10-04, review by: brisbanetimes.com.au

  • In 2008, Panasonic took the audacious step of ending the pixel wars and declaring what every serious photographer knew - fewer pixels are often better. And a shorter zoom lens will have better contrast and sharpness over its focal length range than a lon...

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  Published: 2012-10-04, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au

  • The image quality is as good as it gets in a compact camera. The lensconcentric control rings are a nice touch. Image noise and noise reduction are well controlled. RAW capture is a feature.
  • The function control knob takes a bit of getting used to and needs the user manual for understanding
  • Back in 2008 Panasonic took the audacious step of ending the pixel wars and declaring what every serious photographer knew – fewer pixels are often better. And a shorter zoom lens will inevitably have better contrast and sharpness over its focal length ra...

 
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  Published: 2012-09-10, review by: techradar.com/au/

  • Good design, Great digital filters, Full manual control, Raw format shooting, Excellent screen
  • Not a touchscreen, Small sensor
  • Buying Guide Best camera accessories There's lots of exciting things going on in the premium compact camera market at the moment, with Photokina 2012 probably about to reveal even more. Panasonic is just one of the myriad of manufacturers who are keen to ...

 
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  Published: 2013-03-30, review by: itreviews.com

  • The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 has a larger-than-average image sensor and a fast zoom lens, but it's best to keep the ISO set on the low side....

 
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  Published: 2013-03-04, Author: Cliff , review by: itproportal.com

  • Features, Handling, Performance, Image quality, Build quality
  • Price
  • The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 is, as far as I'm concerned, the best compact camera currently available, at least of the ones that I've tried recently, and is a worthy successor to the classic LX3. It offers fast, reliable and accurate performance, a good ...

 
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