Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

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97% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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80% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Fast lens. 11fps burst mode. Accessory port for optional EVF. Shoots in Raw. Short shutter lag. 1080p60 video.

Limited zoom range. Soft images at telephoto extreme. Noisy images at ISO 1600 and up. Control buttons are difficult to read.

You don't get a built-in optical viewfinder. To compare, the Fujifilm X20 has an optical finder that is impressively big when you consider the camera's size. The Canon PowerShot G15 and the G1 X also give you optical finders, but they aren't as large...

Excellent photo quality, with less noise than typical compact cameras ; Super fast F1.4-2.3, 3.8X optical zoom Leica lens gives excellent sharpness, and versatility in low light ; Multi-aspect sensor keeps pixel count high in different aspect ratio...

Aperture ring cannot be customised, unlike similar controls on competitive cameras ; 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 ;...

It wasn't easy to improve on the already impressive DMC-LX5, but Panasonic managed to pull it off with their new LX7. Enthusiasts will love its fast lens, manual controls, photo quality, and 1080/60p movie mode. Beginners can enjoy the LX7 too, thanks...

High-quality Leica F1.4 lens with aperture control ring ; Good image quality and sharp focus ; Mode dial makes it easy to select the options you want ; Popup flash provides excellent low-light photo quality ; Included lens cap fits tightly to protect...

3.8x optical zoom lens is a bit small ; Image quality may be just a little below what advanced photographers are seeking ; Movie recording button is too small ; Some controls may be a bit confusing for beginning photographers ; Menu structure isn't...

The Panasonic Lumix LX7 is a camera that has some really nice features that aren't found on most fixed-lens cameras. Finding an aperture ring and quite a few manual control options is a nice change of pace for those who are used to really thin...

The popular Panasonic LX-series has received a rather modest update with the arrival of the new LX7 model. The aperture ring and ND filter button are welcome additions to an already proven design that particularly appeals to more experienced...

Fast lens; Sharp lens; Rock-solid image stabilization; Fast autofocus and shutter lag; Level gauge

Sluggish startup; Battery life lower; Switches can change accidentally; Slow buffer clearing

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 fast burst modes...

Compact body, but high image quality due to large sensor ; Very sharp images ; High-speed lens system (f/1.4 to f/2.3) ; Very handy features such as a lens ring for aperture setting and special sliding switch on the lens ring to change image aspect...

Missing optical viewfinder (available as an option) ; Non-swivel LCD monitor

Fastest lens in the category, Leica lens is exceptionally sharp for compact form factor with physical aperture dials, Excellent video bitrate along with stereo sound

Focusing can be a little daft at times, Archaic menu system that is a pain to browse through

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

Cap obsctructs lens on power up ; Limited Creative Control effects ; Aperture ring redundant in some modes ; No Wifi, GPS or touch-screen

The Lumix LX7 re-establishes the edge Panasonic gained when it launched the Lumix LX3 and ignited the interest of enthusiasts by offering the holy grail of DLSR control and decent quality in a compact form factor. Since then the World has moved on...

Excellent photo quality, with less noise than typical compact cameras ; Super fast F1.4-2.3, 3.8X optical zoom Leica lens allows for better low light shots, more background blur ; Multi-aspect sensor maintains the same focal length at all four aspect...

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 ; Cheap-feeling rear dial doesn't rotate smoothly;...

Overall, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 is an excellent premium compact camera. Its fast lens, performance, and manual controls will make enthusiasts drool, while those just starting out can get great results using Panasonic's Intelligent Auto mode....