Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Bright f/1.4 lens in a compact body

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DMC-LX7

Key Features

SENSOR 1/1.7-inch High Sensitivity MOS sensor, 10.1 megapixels
PROCESSOR Venus Engine with Intelligent Resolution technology
AUTOFOCUS 23-area contrast detection AF with tracking
PHASE DETECTION Not available
VIDEO Full HD 1080p at 60fps, AVCHD/MP4 formats
STABILIZATION POWER O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
BURST RATE Up to 11 fps at full resolution
VIEWFINDER Optional external electronic viewfinder (DMW-LVF2)
DISPLAY 3.0-inch TFT LCD, 920k dots, fixed
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, Mini-HDMI, AV output
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING None, metal chassis construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 330 shots per charge (CIPA), DMW-BCJ13

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Via rear dial
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Via Quick Menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ✓ Present Physical lens ring
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ✗ Not Present
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present Rear dial
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✗ Not Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present Physical switch on lens

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

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