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Leica C-LUX 2

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User ratings:
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42 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
28 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
8
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3.9 out of 5
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5 stars
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Pros

  • The scene mode settings are also identical
  • plenty of detail and rich
  • attractive colours

Cons

  • Motion JPEG macro blocks
  • Digital zoom shots were somewhat soft at 100% magnification
  • no ordinary point-and-shoot

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.75x4.32 mm
  • 7 Mpx
  • 3072, 2304 px
  • 5.6
  • Contrast Detect (sensor), Single, Live View
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Leica C-LUX 2 - Pros & Cons

Leica C-LUX 2

Pros

  • The scene mode settings are also identical
  • plenty of detail and rich
  • attractive colours
  • Automatic exposure metering and autofocus are both accurate and reliable
  • The touchscreen is responsive and you can touch-and-focus
  • Battery life is good for up to 370 shots per charge more
  • Lux features a 15x zoom
  • a convenient touchscreen and exceptional design
  • craftsmanship
  • design and experience
  • All are very useful

Cons

  • Motion JPEG macro blocks
  • Digital zoom shots were somewhat soft at 100% magnification
  • no ordinary point-and-shoot
  • you are not buying a Leica to use the Auto mode
  • this camera too have a long menu
  • Adorable elephant s antics make television journalist burst
  • no optical viewfinder
  • Whatever speed it lacks at startup is clearly overcome in other areas
  • rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery pack
  • The blue is so dark that it could be mistaken for black
  • charges inside the camera

Leica C-LUX 2 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
7 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3072 x 2304 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Leica C-LUX 2 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors7.0 Mpx
Effective pixels7.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Max resolution3072 x 2304 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom3.6 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5.6
Focal length equiv28 - 100
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect
  • Single
  • Live View
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range1.97 in
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
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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 range5
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Flash ON
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashno
Self-timeryes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • MMC
  • SD
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
Bluetoothno
AV outputyes
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Image
ISO minimum100
ISO maximum3200
Boosted ISO maximum3200
White balance presets3
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPEG
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 resolution848 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
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Dimensions
Weight4.66 oz
Width3.74 in
Height2.05 in
Depth0.87 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Retracted optics (even in power-on mode)no

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Leica C-LUX 2 Leica - Editorial Reviews (8)

3.9
Based on 8 reviews
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  • 2
  • 1
Leica C-LUX 2 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.

Leica C-LUX 2 Leica C-Lux 2
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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Leica C-Lux 2
4.0

A well-built, ultra-slim digicam that produces natural-looking pictures in most shooting conditions.Almost identical in specifications to Panasonic's substantially cheaper DMC-FX07 model (which we reviewed last year), the new Leica C-Lux 2 has the same 7.2-megapixel imager and a similar Leica DC Vario-Elmarit 3.6x optical zoom lens, but its focal length range is marginally shorter (28-100mm vs 28-102mm). Focusing distances are the same for both cameras, as is body weight, although the C-Lux 2 is a tad longer, higher and slimmer.

Leica C-LUX 2 Leica C-LUX 2 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 30.05.2007
Leica C-LUX 2 Review

Leica C-LUX 2 review, find out how the C-LUX 2 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Leica C-LUX 2 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.

Leica C-LUX 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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.