Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

2012-07-18

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The new LUMIX LX7 is equipped with a fully redesigned lens, image sensor and image processing engine and continues in the tradition of one of the most popular serious compact digital camera among photo enthusiasts. The LX7 features 10.1MP resolution (on a new 1/1.7-in. MOS sensor), a new 24mm ultra-wide angle LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX lens with 3.8x optical zoom and F1.4 brightness at wide-end and F2.3 at tele-end, optical Image Stabilization to help reduce blurred shots due to camera shake, a new 7.6-cm (3.0-in.) 920k-dot Intelligent LCD screen, and Full HD Movie 1920×1080 60p videos with stereo sound.

The new sensor and Venus Engine allows a high-speed Continuous Shooting at 11 fps in full resolution. Advanced users will appreciate PASM shooting modes, RAW, a hot shoe, built-in Flash, optional Optical View Finder DMW-VF1, optional tilt-shift Live View Finder DMW-LVF2, and optional Wide Conversion Lens. The LX7 is equipped with an Aperture Ring, internal ND Filter, a new Focus Lever, Rear Dial and electronic Level Gauge. The new Aperture Ring makes selecting an aperture very intuitive and convenient. The internal ND filter makes it possible to reduce the light to use slower shutter speed by 3 steps for creative effects.

A dedicated movie button records high resolution Full HD 1920×1080 60p videos in AVCHD Progressive (MPEG-4 / H.264) format with stereo sound. You can also record high-speed videos at 120 fps (NTSC / HD) / 100 fps (PAL / HD) in MP4 format for dramatic slow motion playback. A Creative Video Mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture when shooting video.

Want to get creative? The LX7 has 16 filters, plus Time Lapse, Multi Exposure and Panorama.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 promises to be a popular choice among enthusiast photographers desiring a pocketable high performance digital camera that captures high quality images. It is available in Black (and White in some countries), priced at about US $499.99 (CAD $499.99).

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Panasonic LX7	QuickFact™ Sheet
US \| CA \| UK \| Lumix
Image Sensor	10.1 Megapixel, 1/1.7-in. High Sensitivity MOS sensor
Optical Zoom	3.8x (24-90mm equiv.)
Aperture	F1.4 – 2.3 / Multistage Iris Diaphragm (F1.4 – 8.0 (W), F2.3 – 8.0 (T)) / ND Filter (3 steps)
Image Stabilization	Optical
Media	Built-in Memory, SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Card
Shooting Modes	Intelligent Auto, P (Program), A (Aperture Priority), S (Shutter Priority), M (Manual), C1 (Custom), C2 (Custom), Creative Video, Creative Control, Scene
Shutter Speed	250 – 1/4,000 sec (ISO80 – 1600) 30 – 1/4,000 sec (ISO2000 – 3200) 8 – 1/4,000 sec (ISO4000 – 12800)
Continuous Shooting	11fps at full resolution High-speed Burst Mode: Approx. 40 frames / sec (recorded in 5M)
Exposure Metering	Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
ISO sensitivity	Auto / i.ISO / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800
Autofocus	Contrast-detect Normal / AF Macro / MF, Quick AF On / Off (on in Intelligent Auto), Continuous AF (only for motion picture), AF/AF Macro/MF Switchable, AF/AE Lock Button, Focus Lever, Manual Focus, One Shot AF, AF Area Select, AF Tracking Face / AF Tracking / 23-area / 1-area (flexible / scalable)
Macro	Wide 1 cm (0.4 in.) – infinity / Tele 30 cm (12 in.) – infinity
White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Flash / Incandescent / White Set 1 / White Set 2 / Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable)
Viewfinder	Optional: DMW-LVF2
Display Monitor	3.0" (7.5 cm) TFT Screen LCD Display (920K dots)
Movie	1920×1080 pixels, AVCHD 60p (PSH: 28Mbps) (Sensor output is 60fps)
GPS	No
Battery	Li-ion (330 shots) included
Dimensions (W x H x D)	110.5 x 67.1 x 45.6 mm / 4.35 x 2.64 x 1.80 in.
Weight (body only)	269g / 9.5 oz
MSRP	US $499.99 / CAD $499.99 / UK £449 / €

*Specifications and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer. Please consult manufacturer’s site for latest specifications.

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