Light & Composition · Gear Collection

Award‑Winning
Photography
Gear

Every camera, lens, and mobile device in this collection has been used by award‑winning photographers in real competition. Evaluated across 5 professional dimensions by the L&C jury panel.

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928Items
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427Cameras
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431Lenses
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70Mobile
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63Brands
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5003Award Uses

The L&C Gear Collection is the trusted reference for serious photographers. Every item has been used by award winners, scored by our jury across five professional dimensions, and verified against real-world competition results — so you can make gear decisions backed by evidence, not marketing.

Showing 141–150 of 427 — Cameras

Camera
79.0 Score
Olympus

Olympus PEN E-PL10

Stylish and compact mirrorless for creative creators

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
15.0
Price
15.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 4 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Panasonic

Panasonic Lumix S1

Robust full-frame mirrorless for professional hybrid creators

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Samsung

Samsung NX300

Fast hybrid autofocus in a compact body

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Sony

Sony ZV-1

The ultimate compact camera for content creators

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Nikon

Nikon D3100

The perfect entry-level DSLR for beginners

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 92 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS 10D

The digital SLR that democratized professional photography

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 4 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Canon

Canon EOS Rebel T1i

The entry-level DSLR that introduced HD video

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0
Used in 2 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Fujifilm

Fujifilm X-E4

Minimalist rangefinder-style design with flagship performance

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
14.0
Price
14.0
Usability
19.0
Camera
79.0 Score
Fujifilm

Fujifilm X100

The original premium compact digital rangefinder style

Features
16.0
Performance
14.0
Durability
16.0
Price
15.0
Usability
18.0
Used in 2 awards
Camera
79.0 Score
Leica

Leica SL (Typ 601)

The professional mirrorless system for pure photography

Features
16.0
Performance
16.0
Durability
16.0
Price
14.0
Usability
17.0

Most Awarded Gear

The gear that L&C award winners reach for most — proven in real competition by the photographers who use them.

Used in 229 awards
Nikon · Camera

Nikon D90

The world's first DSLR with video recording

79.0 / 10
LC Overall Score Evaluated across 5 dimensions by the LC jury panel.
  • SENSOR 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor
  • PROCESSOR EXPEED image processing system
  • AUTOFOCUS Multi-CAM 1000 AF module with 11 focus points
  • PHASE DETECTION TTL phase detection via 11-point AF system
Used in 205 awards
Nikon · Camera

Nikon D5000

Versatile DSLR with a unique articulating screen

79.0 / 10
LC Overall Score Evaluated across 5 dimensions by the LC jury panel.
  • SENSOR 12.3 megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor
  • PROCESSOR EXPEED image processing engine
  • AUTOFOCUS 11-point AF system with 3D tracking
  • PHASE DETECTION Multi-CAM 1000 autofocus sensor module
Used in 138 awards
Canon · Camera

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

The legendary full-frame DSLR that changed video

79.0 / 10
LC Overall Score Evaluated across 5 dimensions by the LC jury panel.
  • SENSOR 21.1 Megapixel Full-Frame CMOS sensor
  • PROCESSOR DIGIC 4 image processor for fast processing
  • AUTOFOCUS 9-point AF system with 6 invisible assist points
  • PHASE DETECTION TTL secondary image-registration, phase detection