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Leica C-LUX 1

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User ratings:
28
4.1 out of 5
28 user ratings
5 stars
35 %
4 stars
46 %
3 stars
10 %
2 stars
7 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.8 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
14 %
4 stars
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Pros

  • The images shown are bright
  • well detailed and give a good depth of field
  • Image stabilisation is particularly useful in such situations

Cons

  • this 30 second movie is 345Mb in size
  • rather cramped top plate control layout
  • doesn t appear to slow the camera s performance down unduly

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 6 Mpx
  • 2816, 2112 px
  • 5.6
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Leica C-LUX 1 - Pros & Cons

Leica C-LUX 1

Pros

  • The images shown are bright
  • well detailed and give a good depth of field
  • Image stabilisation is particularly useful in such situations
  • White balance performance was excellent
  • colours were nicely recorded and image sharpness was very good
  • Both versions are handsome and stylish
  • Great Rugged Weatherproof /
  • Autofocus functions are very fast
  • simple and straightforward
  • versatile
  • flexible and anyone can use it

Cons

  • this 30 second movie is 345Mb in size
  • rather cramped top plate control layout
  • doesn t appear to slow the camera s performance down unduly
  • this 32 second movie is 359Mb in size
  • The camera takes the same amount of time again to apply noise reduction
  • A slight loss of resolution was detected towards the edges of the frame
  • Multi-field metering
  • digital zoom shots were a little soft
  • No purple fringing was detected
  • Telephoto Lens MISTAKES that Spoil Travel
  • The blue is so dark that it could be mistaken for black

Leica C-LUX 1 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
400
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
6 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
2816 x 2112 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Leica C-LUX 1 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors6.0 Mpx
Effective pixels6.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution2816 x 2112 px
Other resolutions
  • 2048x1536
  • 1600x1200
  • 1280x960
  • 640x480
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.6 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5.6
Focal length equiv28 - 102
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range1.97 in
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed8.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Built-in flashyes
Flash range4
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Continuous drive3.0 fps
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Design
Body typeUltracompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage16.0 mB
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version1.0
Remote controlNo
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Image
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum400
Boosted ISO maximum1600
White balance presets4
Custom white balanceyes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Screen dots207000
Touch screenno
Live viewno
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
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Dimensions
Weight5.47 oz
Width3.7 in
Height2.01 in
Depth0.94 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensorno

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Leica C-LUX 1 Leica - Editorial Reviews (12)

3.8
Based on 12 reviews
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Leica C-LUX 1 Leica C-LUX 1
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DPReview
Published: 03.04.2006
Leica C-LUX 1

Leica has announced the new C-LUX 1, its rebadged version of the 6-megapixel Panasonic DMC-FX01. The ultra compact C-LUX 1 features a 28mm wide angle Leica DC zoom lens and a high sensitivity setting of up ISO 1600. It also incorporates built-in optical image stabiliser and is available in black and silver finish. Aside from minor styling and bundle differences it is exactly the same camera as the Panasonic model. Updated

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stuff.tv/my/
Published: 19.09.2006
Leica C-Lux1
4.0

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

Leica C-LUX 1 Leica C-LUX 1 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 03.04.2006
Leica C-LUX 1 Review

Leica C-LUX 1 review, find out how the C-LUX 1 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Leica C-LUX 1 Leica C-Lux review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 22.09.2021
Leica C-Lux review
3.5

A versatile superzoom compact camera and an ideal travel companion, but that Leica badge doesn't come cheap

Leica C-LUX 1 Leica C-Lux Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 10.06.2018
Leica C-Lux Review | Camera Decision
3.3

Leica C-Lux is a 20.0MP Large sensor compact camera with a sized CMOS sensor and 24-360 mm F3.3-6.4 lens. Read our C-Lux review to find its pros and cons.

Leica C-LUX 1 Leica C-Lux Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 06.08.2018
Leica C-Lux Review | Photography Blog
4.0

Looking for a family-friendly pocket camera with a long zoom lens? Then the new Leica C-Lux could be right up your street with it's 15x, 24-360mm lens, 20 megapixel sensor and 4K video recording. Find out what we thought of Leica's latest camera in our in-depth Leica C-Lux review...

Leica C-LUX 1 Leica C-Lux1 review | Stuff
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Leica C-Lux1 review | Stuff

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

Leica C-LUX 1 Leica C-Lux review: Who said this was a point-and-shoot?
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The Indian Express
Published: 15.06.2020
Leica C-Lux review: Who said this was a point-and-shoot?
4.5

Leica C-Lux review: This is no ordinary point-and-shoot, even if it looks like one. The capabilities of C-Lux are more akin to a mirrorless camera and not a compact.

Leica C-LUX 1 Leica C-Lux Compact Camera Review
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Shutterbug
Published: 02.08.2018
Leica C-Lux Compact Camera Review

Designed to appeal to serious photographers and informal snapshooters alike, the family-friendly Leica C-Lux takes its place in the highly acclaimed Leica lineup. Loaded with features that appeal to ardent photographers, the Leica C-Lux compact camera is built around a 20.1-megapixel 1-inch sensor and features a 15X zoom (24-360mm equivalent), eyelevel viewfinder, 3-inch LCD monitor, UHD 4k (4030p) video, 5-axis image stabilization, versatile network connectivity, 10-fps continuous shooting, Raw image capture and speedy Contrast Detect DFD (Depth from Defocus) autofocus.

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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Leica C-Lux 1
4.0

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 factory - readers may wish to check the review of the FX01 on this site to see how they compare. Both cameras have the same minimalist styling, with much of the rear panel covered by a 2.5-inch LCD, which doubles as a viewfinder. Both models are based on a 6-megapixel imager coupled to a Leica-branded 3.6x optical zoom lens (28-102mm equivalent in 35mm format) with integrated Mega O.I.S. image stabilisation.

Leica C-LUX 1 Gear: Leica C-Lux Camera Review
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Digital Photography School
Published: 06.01.2019
Gear: Leica C-Lux Camera Review

Thinking of getting yourself a new digital camera? Check out this Leica C-Lux Camera Review before you make any decisions.

Leica C-LUX 1 Leica C-Lux Review
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PCMAG
Published: 04.09.2018
Leica C-Lux Review
3.5

The Leica C-Lux pocket camera is a premium edition of the Panasonic ZS200. It's prettier, but also pricier.