Leica C-LUX 1

48 reviews

Nov, 2024

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image quality (27)
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performance (16)
usability (14)
portability (11)

Negative
price (13)
shutter (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 48 reviews of Leica C-LUX 1. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and usability. The design and performance are also mentioned favorably, but some have doubts about the shutter and price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Leica C-LUX 1 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Leica C-LUX 1

alaTest has collected and analyzed 22 user reviews of Leica C-LUX 1 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the usability and portability. The image quality and image stabilizer also get good feedback, whereas there are some negative reviews about the shutter.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Josh Dollins (digitalcamerareview.com)

Leica C-LUX 1 Digital Camera User Review

The Leica C-LUX 1 is essentially a rebadged version of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX01.

Price ; Noise ; Lack of manual aperture/shutter speed

Overall this is an excellent camera for anyone looking for a high end point and shoot to carry along day to day. Perhaps as a compliment to your M series Leica? It performs well, looks good and is easy to use. Its made well and has excellent battery...

Oct, 2006

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Expert review by : Pop Photo (popphoto.com)

Camera Test: Leica C-Lux 1

It's a little Leica! Leica, in partnership with Panasonic, has rolled out a new, $495 (list) ultra-compact digital camera. Featuring a 3.6X Leica DC Vario-Elmarit f/2/8-5.6/4.6-16.8 ASPH Triple zoom lens (28-102 35mm equivalent), a 2.5" TFT LCD, and a...

Aug, 2006

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Expert review by : Luuk Jurrien (photokina-show.com)

Leica C-LUX 1

The new Leica C-LUX 1 that is launched by Leica Camera is a compact digital camera offering excellent optical performance and user-friendly operation. The Leica C LUX 1 is an engagingly attractive digital companion with a fashionably compact form...

Dec, 2005

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Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Stuff magazine

Leica's photographic heritage shines through with a quality piece of kit. It's not the quickest camera ever, though.

The Leica's a solid camera and a solid performer. It's just a bit too expensive for its own good.

Sep, 2006

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Expert review by (photoreview.com.au)

Leica C-Lux 1

An attractive-looking, pocketable digicam with some useful features for family photographers and an excellent software bundle.The Leica C-Lux 1 has so much in common with Panasonic's DMC-FX01 model that we suspect both cameras came from the same...

Jun, 2006

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Expert review by : Darren (digital photography blog)

Leica C-Lux 1

The Leica C-Lux 1 is a new digital camera that has slipped almost unannounced into the Leica range in the last 24 hours except for a page on Leica's website. It has a 6 megapixel sensor, 28-102mm optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and will shoot at up to...

It has a 6 megapixel sensor, 28-102mm optical zoom lens, 2.5 inch LCD and will shoot at up to 1600 ISO. The C-Lux 1 comes in both black and silver

Apr, 2006

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Leica Quality Without Leica Price Tag

This was the first digital Leica camera I have ever purchased, I always knew about the extremely high quality and precision of Leica cameras and optics in film cameras world. So, by the time I have done my research and my shopping homework, I was ...

Built quality, battery life, flash, precision, lens

Price

Jan, 2008

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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Leica Quality Without Leica Price Tag

Built quality, battery life, flash, precision, lens

Price

Jan, 2008

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Consumer review (photographyreview.com)

Leica C-LUX 1

I've been using this camera for about 2 months now and have been thoroughly pleased with its performance. To begin with, it's small, tiny, compact enough to fit in the cell phone pocket of my pants, that gives it fantastic portability! The zoom lens...

Small ; great resolution at ISO 80-200 ; great macro mode ; image stabilization ; Leica 2 year warranty

noise at iso 400 ; price, you can get the Panasonic FX01 for about $150 cheaper, only reason i bought it was that I got a deal ; iso 800 & 1600 is just not practical for anything but webshots or maybe 4x6

Aug, 2006

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